Surf spot

Maitencillo

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

Country: Chile, Central Santiago
Coordinates: -32.6428, -71.4336

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.2	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	1	1
Wave direction	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW
Wave period (s)	9.5	7.4	7.4	7.1	6.5	7.2	6.7	6.4	6.4	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.2	6.1	6	7	12	11.6	6.7	11.1	6.7	6.5	5.3	5.2	6	5.9	10.7	10.4	10.4	10.3	10.1	9.9	9.8	9.7	9.8	5.2	5.2	8.7	8.7	5.3	5.4	5.5	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.3	9.9	9.8	9.7	9.5	9.3	9.3	9.2	9.1	9	8.9
Wave energy (kJ)	243	267	253	227	154	184	176	165	152	141	124	102	90	74	66	82	223	228	79	237	92	91	76	73	86	75	220	185	183	170	151	140	129	119	116	29	27	73	74	28	27	26	93	98	111	115	127	137	144	146	154	158	156	159	156	154
Wind speed (km/h)	3.6	5.4	4.7	3.3	7.3	13.3	7.2	6	1.8	4.6	2.9	4.7	7.6	9.1	6.4	1.3	4.6	6.2	2.3	4.8	6.5	11.3	4.7	1.1	3.6	0.8	2.9	2.7	4.8	9.6	7.6	4.1	2.8	3.4	2.4	2.3	7.6	10	6.5	1.5	6	1.3	0	2.2	6.8	10.1	6.8	6.4	2.2	1.1	4.4	2.6	11.4	7.4	9.2	7.3
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Maitencillo, Chile is a popular surf destination on the central coast of Chile, about 2 hours northwest of Santiago. It’s one of the more accessible beach towns for surfers coming from the capital.

Surf overview

Wave type: Mostly beach break, with some reef/point influences nearby depending on the exact stretch of coast.
Best for: Beginner to advanced surfers, though conditions can get powerful and messy.
Consistency: Fairly consistent year-round, with the most reliable swells in the southern winter.
Crowds: Can get crowded on weekends and during summer, especially close to Santiago.

Conditions

Swells: Works well with South and Southwest swells that wrap into the coast.
Wind: Offshore winds are usually more favorable in the morning; afternoon onshore winds can make it choppy.
Tide: Tide sensitivity varies by break, but many spots around Maitencillo prefer mid tide.

Town vibe

Maitencillo is a laid-back beach town with a relaxed summer atmosphere.
There are surf shops, rentals, cafés, and a few local restaurants.
It’s a common weekend getaway for Santiago residents.

Things to know

Water is cold, so a wetsuit is needed most of the year.
Conditions can change quickly due to wind and swell exposure.
Nearby breaks offer alternatives if one spot is overcrowded or not working well.