Surf spot

La Chilena-Algarrobo

Forecast conditions and map view for La Chilena-Algarrobo in Chile, Central Santiago. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Chile, Central Santiago
Coordinates: -33.3603, -71.6753

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.3	1.6	1.8	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.7	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.9	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2
Wave direction	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW
Wave period (s)	9.6	8.1	7.3	6.6	7.1	7.1	7	6.6	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6	6.8	6.5	6.6	6.7	6.6	6.6	6.7	7	7.3	7	5.8	10.8	10.7	10.4	10.3	10.2	10	9.8	9.8	9.7	9.8	9.7	5	4.8	4.4	4.5	5.4	9.6	4.6	5.3	9.2	10.1	9.8	9.8	9.6	9.4	9.4	9.3	9.2	9.1	9	8.9
Wave energy (kJ)	299	328	341	212	271	245	235	212	183	172	151	124	109	92	114	93	105	115	121	130	134	141	162	153	109	325	305	274	257	223	200	186	175	159	136	127	35	37	37	39	49	90	31	40	130	165	186	198	205	214	222	227	228	231	233	231
Wind speed (km/h)	2.6	3.1	5.9	5.9	15.8	19.8	10.1	4.6	7.6	5.5	5.6	4	7.9	11.9	8	6.9	6.2	3.1	5.2	5.4	10.2	15.6	11.9	7.1	6.6	7.3	7.3	12	10.1	9.3	6.9	7.4	5.7	4.8	5.1	3.4	7.9	10.5	6.6	3.9	5.5	3.2	5.1	3.4	9.4	14.3	10.5	1	0.8	0	5.6	5.4	13.4	18.4	14.4	1.1
Wind direction	SEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SECross-off	SECross-off	SCross	SSWCross	SSWCross-on	SEGlassy	EOffshore	SSECross-off	ENEOffshore	ENEGlassy	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWCross	EOffshore	EOffshore	SEGlassy	SEOffshore	SECross-off	SCross-off	SSWCross	SCross	SSECross-off	SECross-off	ESEOffshore	EOffshore	EOffshore	SCross	SWCross-on	WOnshore	NNWCross-on	NNECross	NNEGlassy	NECross-off	NNWGlassy	WOnshore	WOnshore	WSWCross-on	SSWGlassy	SCross-off	ESEGlassy	SECross-off	ESEGlassy	SSWCross	SWCross-on	SSWCross	NWGlassy	WSWGlassy	WGlassy	ESEOffshore	EOffshore	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWGlassy

La Chilena, Algarrobo is a surf spot on the central coast of Chile, south of Santiago, near the seaside town of Algarrobo. It’s one of the better-known breaks in the region and is typically surfed by locals and visitors looking for a classic Central Chile wave.

Spot overview

Location: Algarrobo, Valparaíso Region, central Chile
Wave type: Mostly a beach break / reef-assisted shorebreak depending on the exact section and swell direction
Best for: Intermediate surfers, though conditions can get powerful enough for experienced surfers
Consistency: Fairly consistent by Chilean standards, especially during good winter swell

Wave characteristics

Swell direction: Works best with southern to southwest swells
Wind: Cleanest with offshore easterly winds, which are common in the mornings
Wave shape: Can offer fast, punchy walls with sections for turns, but it can also close out when the swell gets too big
Power: Energetic and sometimes hollow, especially with stronger winter systems

Conditions and season

Best season: Autumn and winter (April to September) for the most reliable swell
Water temperature: Cold year-round; a wetsuit is essential
Crowds: Can get busy, particularly on weekends and during solid swells

What to expect

La Chilena is a solid Central Chile spot when the swell lines up, offering fun and sometimes powerful waves close to Santiago. It’s a good place to check if you’re exploring the Algarrobo area, but like many Chilean breaks, conditions can change quickly with wind and tide.