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Valparaíso, Chile

Quintay

Beginner Beach break Sand bottom Peels both 0.4–1.8 m Any tide

A sheltered cove at a former whaling station south of Valparaíso with mellow, forgiving peaks inside the bay. A good introduction to Chilean cold-water surfing, with the historic whaling village as a backdrop.

Hazards

RipCold WaterRocks

Conditions

Best swell
SW, S, W
Best wind
NE, E
Season
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Wave size
0.4–1.8 m
Wave quality
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Consistency
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Crowd
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Coordinates
-33.1880, -71.6970

Facilities

ParkingToiletsCafeSurf School

Sources