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)	1.5	1.9	1.9	1.6	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.1	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	1	1	0.9	0.7	0.7	0.9	1	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.9	1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2
Wave direction	SW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW
Wave period (s)	5.2	7.8	7.5	7	7.2	7	7	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.9	6	5.8	6.7	11.3	11	12.3	11.8	11.7	7	5.7	11	10.8	10.4	10.4	10.2	8.8	8.7	8.3	8.2	7.8	9.7	9.9	4.7	4.5	4.7	4.7	4.6	4.7	5.3	10.3	9.8	9.8	9.7	9.6	9.3	9.3	9.2	9.2	9	9	8.9
Wave energy (kJ)	122	443	392	264	289	248	230	201	169	165	143	95	83	69	87	86	86	115	341	348	447	432	417	153	110	372	333	281	281	243	166	157	131	124	99	97	97	36	43	50	57	46	40	44	151	171	175	186	197	209	215	228	236	249	249	244
Wind speed (km/h)	3.2	4	4.9	6.2	15.1	18.9	10.1	3.1	5.4	6.3	5.6	2.9	7.1	12.9	8.5	4.7	5.1	0.7	5.4	5.4	11.5	15.6	11.6	5.5	7.2	9.2	6.6	7.2	9.8	13.1	8.5	3.6	5.7	5.8	5.3	2.9	9.7	11.8	7.5	1.5	1.8	2.9	4.4	3.4	9.1	13.4	8.1	5.9	3.6	4.5	7.1	6.5	13.5	15	13.6	1.8
Wind direction	SSEGlassy	SGlassy	SEGlassy	SECross-off	SCross	SSWCross	SSWCross-on	SEGlassy	EOffshore	ESEOffshore	ENEOffshore	EGlassy	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWCross	SSWGlassy	EOffshore	EGlassy	SEOffshore	SCross-off	SCross	SCross	SCross	SSECross-off	SSECross-off	EOffshore	ESEOffshore	ESEOffshore	SCross-off	SSWCross	SWCross-on	NWGlassy	NNWCross-on	NCross	NNECross-off	NNEGlassy	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWGlassy	EGlassy	ENEGlassy	NEGlassy	NNEGlassy	WOnshore	WSWCross-on	SSWCross	SSECross-off	SGlassy	ESEGlassy	SECross-off	SEOffshore	SSWCross	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SGlassy

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.