O'Higgins surf spot

Pichilemu surf forecast and swell data

Pichilemu and Punta de Lobos are exposed Pacific surf zones where swell direction, period and wind make a major difference to the session.

Read the offshore signal

The Pichilemu coast model provides estimated marine conditions for the area. Keep it labelled as model data and check its timestamp before comparing it with another location.

Longer-period southwest energy may wrap or focus differently around points and reefs. Local wind, tide and the individual break remain decisive.

Reference tides

Check predicted high- and low-tide times for the reference port station.

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Source: SHOA. Times refer to the reference station and may differ from a nearby beach. Open official source

Learn and compare

Practical takeaway

Pichilemu pages should help users connect offshore model data with the exposure and break-specific differences they see on the coast.