Surf spot

Mauro

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

Country: Chile, Tarapaca
Coordinates: -20.2267, -70.1506

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9
Wave direction	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	8.2	8.2	8.1	7.9	7.8	7.7	7.5	7.5	7.1	7	7	6.9	6.8	6.8	6.6	6.5	9.2	9.1	12.9	12.7	12.3	12.1	11.8	11.6	11.4	11.3	11.1	10.9	10.8	10.7	10.5	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.6	10.6	10.7	11	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.7	10.4	10.3	10.1	9.9	9.8	9.8	9.7	9.5	9.4	9.3	9.3
Wave energy (kJ)	287	283	280	281	277	253	230	218	192	176	161	146	131	120	105	93	183	172	360	346	343	342	328	314	292	274	256	230	215	200	195	174	157	148	141	150	151	139	140	149	151	158	173	179	185	175	172	165	160	157	156	152	140	137	129	127
Wind speed (km/h)	3.8	2.5	3.9	1.3	9.3	12.4	9.7	3.7	3.7	3.1	3.3	2.7	12	10.7	8.6	1.8	1.8	2.6	8.2	7.4	10.9	9	4.2	1.5	1.4	3.3	3.3	5.5	9.8	8.5	5	7.1	3.1	6.8	2.2	3.7	7.7	14	4.3	8.6	5.5	4.3	4	5.6	11.8	12.7	8.6	5.2	6.1	5.5	3.6	1.9	6.2	10.4	4.3	9
Wind direction	SSWGlassy	NWGlassy	SWGlassy	NWGlassy	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	NNEGlassy	WGlassy	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	WSWGlassy	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	SEGlassy	SGlassy	SEGlassy	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WSWGlassy	SSWGlassy	NGlassy	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	WNWOnshore	WSWGlassy	WSWOnshore	SGlassy	WSWGlassy	SWCross-on	WOnshore	WGlassy	ENEOffshore	ESECross-off	SGlassy	ESEGlassy	SSWCross-on	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WSWOnshore	SECross-off	SECross-off	ENEOffshore	NEGlassy	NNWGlassy	WOnshore	NWCross-on	WNWGlassy	WOnshore

Mauro, Tarapacá, Chile is a remote desert surf break on Chile’s far northern coast, where the Atacama Desert meets the Pacific. It’s known for its raw, isolated setting and often powerful, clean waves when Atlantic or South Pacific swell lines up.

Quick description

Location: Tarapacá Region, northern Chile
Setting: Arid desert coastline, cliffs, and long empty beaches
Wave type: Typically a reef/rocky point or beach break depending on the exact section
Best for: Surfers looking for uncrowded waves and adventurous trips
Conditions: Can be strong and punchy, with chilly water despite the desert air

What it’s like to surf

Mauro is the kind of spot that appeals to experienced surfers who like exploring off the beaten path. Expect: - Clean, glassy faces on favorable wind days - Powerful swells with good shape during the right season - Low crowds, since the area is remote - Potential hazards like rocks, strong currents, and limited nearby facilities

Best time

Northern Chile often gets its best surf from: - Autumn through winter for more consistent swell - Southern Hemisphere swell seasons for larger surf