Surf spot

Pichicuy

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

Country: Chile, Central Santiago
Coordinates: -32.3449, -71.4538

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.2	1.3	1.5	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	1	1	1	1.1
Wave direction	WSW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	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	SW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW
Wave period (s)	9.6	5.7	8	6.8	6.9	7	6.6	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.4	6.4	6.3	6.1	6	5.9	6	7.2	7.2	7	7	6.9	5.4	5.3	6.3	5.3	7.3	10.6	10.4	10.3	10.1	10.1	9.8	9.8	9.8	6.5	9.1	9.1	5.6	5.7	5.8	9.8	6.5	10.4	10.3	10.3	10.1	9.8	9.7	9.6	9.4	9.4	9.3	9.2	9.2	9.1
Wave energy (kJ)	280	113	269	225	232	229	223	222	202	187	165	143	120	100	92	78	77	115	115	116	125	128	93	103	128	82	129	241	227	202	180	171	156	141	134	53	76	71	36	37	36	84	41	113	124	134	144	157	166	168	170	184	180	183	181	184
Wind speed (km/h)	3.4	4	2.9	1	6.6	15.3	8.9	4	3.4	6	3.3	5.5	8.7	9.7	9.7	1.4	10.3	2	3.3	3.3	8.7	13.9	8.8	1.8	3.3	1.6	2.3	3.1	9.8	11.6	9.1	5.1	3.3	0.8	3.2	1.8	9.3	12	8.1	1	5.1	1.3	1.6	1.8	9.5	13.3	10.9	4.7	3.3	3.2	7.2	2.8	15	10.1	12.4	4.3
Wind direction	SSWGlassy	SSWGlassy	SGlassy	SEGlassy	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross	WNWGlassy	NNEGlassy	WSWCross-on	ENEGlassy	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WCross	WSWCross-on	WGlassy	SWCross-on	SWGlassy	NEGlassy	SWGlassy	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WCross	EGlassy	WSWGlassy	WNWGlassy	SEGlassy	ESEGlassy	WCross	WCross	WCross	WCross	WGlassy	WNWGlassy	WSWGlassy	WGlassy	WSWCross-on	WCross	WSWCross	SWGlassy	SWCross-on	NWGlassy	NNEGlassy	WGlassy	WCross	WSWCross	WSWCross-on	NNWGlassy	WSWGlassy	ENEGlassy	WSWCross-on	NEGlassy	WSWCross-on	WCross	WSWCross-on	NNWGlassy

Pichicuy is a surf spot on Chile’s central coast, north of Santiago, known for its rugged scenery and exposed Pacific swell. It’s a more remote, less crowded option compared with the better-known beaches closer to the city.

Spot description

Wave type: Mostly beach break, with conditions that can vary a lot depending on sandbars and swell direction.
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when the swell is pumping.
Consistency: Can be inconsistent at times, but when it’s on, it offers powerful waves typical of Chile’s central coastline.
Crowds: Usually lighter than urban breaks near Santiago, since access is less convenient.

Conditions

Swell: Picks up southern Pacific swell well.
Wind: Offshore or light winds are generally best; strong coastal winds can quickly make it choppy.
Hazards: Cold water, strong currents, and shifting sandbanks are common. A wetsuit is usually necessary year-round.

Vibe

Pichicuy has a raw, natural feel: open coastline, dramatic ocean conditions, and fewer facilities than more developed surf towns. It’s a good choice if you want a quieter session and don’t mind a bit of a drive and some uncertainty about conditions.