Surf spot

Carelmapu

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

Country: Chile, Sur
Coordinates: -41.7378, -73.7334

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7
Wave direction	W	W	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	WNW	WNW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W
Wave period (s)	8.3	8.5	7.6	7.3	7	7.5	10.5	13.3	14.4	13.8	13.4	12.8	12.3	11.8	11.8	11.7	11.4	11.1	10.8	10.7	10.3	10	9.8	9	9.1	8.7	8.6	8.4	8.3	8.4	8.3	7.9	8.1	8.3	8.2	8.2	7.4	7.7	5.5	5.5	6.1	6	6.3	6.2	6.8	7.8	7.8	8.2	8.3	8.4	8.4	8.4	8.3	8.3	8.2	8.1
Wave energy (kJ)	27	23	18	17	13	13	23	41	66	68	76	76	94	93	113	111	113	120	121	124	124	116	104	99	85	74	64	58	50	45	38	29	35	34	31	31	25	27	19	31	43	39	42	33	40	81	89	109	113	114	109	104	94	79	69	56
Wind speed (km/h)	8.4	6.9	6	5.4	9.4	10.2	8.2	7.6	6	7.2	6.3	5.8	7.6	7.7	0.4	5	2.7	4.8	4	2.6	6.1	4.2	4.1	3.7	3.8	3.2	4.8	4.7	6.9	8.4	5.4	3.9	3.3	5.3	6.1	5.7	9.7	13.5	13.5	11.1	12.3	13.4	9.1	4.1	9.1	11.4	8	4	1.9	2.7	1.5	0.5	0.7	7.2	4.3	2.1
Wind direction	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	ESEOffshore	SEOffshore	SEOffshore	SEOffshore	SEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SEOffshore	SGlassy	ESEOffshore	SSEGlassy	SEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SSEOffshore	SSEGlassy	SEGlassy	EGlassy	SEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SEGlassy	ESEGlassy	SEOffshore	SEOffshore	SEOffshore	ESEGlassy	NGlassy	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	NWOnshore	NWOnshore	NWOnshore	NWOnshore	NWOnshore	NWOnshore	WNWOnshore	NWOnshore	NNWGlassy	NWOnshore	WNWCross-on	WCross-on	WGlassy	WSWGlassy	ESEGlassy	ENEGlassy	NEGlassy	WGlassy	WCross-on	WGlassy	WNWGlassy

Carelmapu, Chile (Sur) is a remote surf spot in the Los Lagos region, near the tip of the mainland south of Puerto Montt. It’s known for its rugged, exposed coastline, cold water, and powerful Pacific swell.

Surf description

Wave type: Mostly beach and reef breaks depending on the exact cove/section
Best swell: Southwest to south swell
Wind: Best with light offshore conditions, often from the east or northeast
Consistency: Can be inconsistent, but when it lights up it can produce quality waves
Wave quality: Fast, hollow, and powerful on the right tide and swell direction

Conditions

Water temperature: Cold year-round, so a full wetsuit is usually necessary
Crowds: Generally uncrowded due to its remote location
Access: Can be tricky; some spots may require local knowledge, dirt roads, or walking access
Hazards: Rocks, strong currents, and heavy surf conditions are common

Atmosphere

Carelmapu has a wild, isolated feel with dramatic coastal scenery and a strong fishing-town vibe nearby. It’s a good destination for surfers looking for less-traveled waves and a raw southern Chile experience.