Chile has a long Pacific coastline but limited public wave-buoy coverage. SwellOracle therefore separates physical stations from marine model points and links every available location to its own page.
Observed data and model coverage
A physical station reports measurements from an instrument. A model point estimates conditions for a coastal grid location. The catalog below identifies each type so estimated swell is never presented as a buoy observation.
Use regional readings as offshore context and confirm wind, tide, exposure and local conditions before making a surf or safety decision.
Explore Valparaiso coverage
The Valparaiso regional page groups the SHOA reference station and the Valparaiso marine model point in one crawlable location.
Chile relies heavily on model coverage where recent public buoy observations are unavailable; SwellOracle labels that distinction on every station page.