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O'Higgins, Chile

Punta de Lobos

Also known as Lobos, Pichilemu

Advanced Point break Rock bottom Peels left 1–8 m Mid tide

Chile's most famous wave and the center of the country's surf culture. Punta de Lobos offers a world-class left-hand point break that can hold massive swells. The wave breaks over a rocky bottom with multiple sections, from playful walls to heavy barrels. Host to WSL Big Wave events and a magnet for international surfers seeking cold-water perfection.

Hazards

RocksCold WaterStrong Current

Conditions

Best swell
SW, W
Best wind
E, SE
Season
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Wave size
1–8 m
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Coordinates
-34.4342, -72.0419

Facilities

Parking

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