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April — September

Punta de Lobos

Chile’s iconic left point channels Southern Ocean energy past black rock pillars and rugged cliffs.

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Valid 2026-09-04

52Wave score
Forecast confidence65%

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At a glance

The latest outlook for Punta de Lobos

No major big-wave window is confirmed yet. We are monitoring the next long-period pulse.

quiet
Wave face1.8–2.4 m
Swell period15.5s
WindS 22 km/h
Confidence65%

Location

Where is Punta de Lobos?

Explore the surrounding coastline and open the marker for location details.

  • Punta de Lobos: -34.423, -72.05

See the break

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Illustrated map of things to do in Punta de Lobos

Explore the area

What to do in Punta de Lobos

Use the illustrated map to discover beaches, viewpoints and local landmarks.

  1. Punta de Lobos

    A world-renowned surf destination located on a dramatic headland south of Pichilemu.

  2. Big Wave Break

    Powerful Pacific swells rise around the point, producing heavy waves during the largest swell events.

  3. Left-Hand Point Break

    The wave wraps around the headland and breaks left along the coastline, creating exceptionally long rides.

  4. Punta de Lobos Headland

    A rugged rocky point that shelters the inner coastline and shapes the direction of the breaking wave.

  5. Los Morros

    Two iconic rock pillars rising from the ocean immediately offshore from Punta de Lobos.

  6. Playa Punta de Lobos

    A broad dark-sand beach stretching north from the point and providing the main access to the area.

  7. Mirador Punta de Lobos

    A clifftop viewpoint overlooking Los Morros, the surf break, and the surrounding Pacific coastline.

  8. Pichilemu

    Chile’s best-known surfing town, located a short distance north of Punta de Lobos.

  9. Southwest Swell

    Long-period ocean energy approaches from the southwest before wrapping around the rocky point.

  10. Pacific Ocean

    The open ocean supplying the powerful swells that make Punta de Lobos an internationally important surf location.

Wave face

Swell history & forecast

Recent results and the next 16 days, shown against stacked 1.8 m people for scale.

Next 16 days
quiet1.8–2.4 m
Swell period
15.5s
Wind
S 22 km/h
Score
52
Confidence
65%
quiet1.8–2.5 m
Swell period
15s
Wind
S 12 km/h
Score
65
Confidence
75%
quiet1.8–2.6 m
Swell period
14s
Wind
S 14 km/h
Score
72
Confidence
68%
watch2.3–4.2 m
Swell period
15.5s
Wind
SE 14 km/h
Score
76
Confidence
68%
quiet1.2–2 m
Swell period
15s
Wind
S 15 km/h
Score
58
Confidence
65%
quiet1.2–1.6 m
Swell period
12s
Wind
S 14 km/h
Score
52
Confidence
55%
quiet1.2–2 m
Swell period
12s
Wind
S 15 km/h
Score
45
Confidence
45%
quiet1.2–1.8 m
Swell period
12s
Wind
S 14 km/h
Score
48
Confidence
45%
quiet1.3–2.3 m
Swell period
14s
Wind
S 15 km/h
Score
48
Confidence
35%
watch2–3.4 m
Swell period
14s
Wind
SE 13 km/h
Score
74
Confidence
35%
quiet1.4–2.3 m
Swell period
13s
Wind
SE 18 km/h
Score
58
Confidence
35%
quiet0.9–1.5 m
Swell period
11s
Wind
S 18 km/h
Score
28
Confidence
30%
quiet1.1–1.9 m
Swell period
12s
Wind
SE 18 km/h
Score
38
Confidence
30%
quiet1.6–2.8 m
Swell period
14s
Wind
S 15 km/h
Score
50
Confidence
25%
watch2.2–3.5 m
Swell period
14s
Wind
S 18 km/h
Score
62
Confidence
25%
quiet1.8–2.9 m
Swell period
13s
Wind
S 14 km/h
Score
52
Confidence
25%

When to visit

Month-by-month season planner

Typical big-wave season: April — September. Forecasts still decide the worthwhile days.

  1. Jan
    1.8 mAverage swell
    Typical 0.9–2.8 mUsually quieter
  2. Feb
    1.7 mAverage swell
    Typical 0.9–2.7 mUsually quieter
  3. Mar
    1.8 mAverage swell
    Typical 0.9–2.8 mShoulder month
  4. Apr
    2.0 mAverage swell
    Typical 1.1–3.2 mBig-wave season
  5. May
    2.3 mAverage swell
    Typical 1.2–3.6 mBig-wave season
  6. Jun
    2.5 mAverage swell
    Typical 1.3–4.0 mBig-wave season
  7. Jul
    2.7 mAverage swell
    Typical 1.4–4.3 mBig-wave season
  8. Aug
    2.6 mAverage swell
    Typical 1.4–4.1 mBig-wave season
  9. Sep
    2.3 mAverage swell
    Typical 1.2–3.6 mBig-wave season
  10. Oct
    2.1 mAverage swell
    Typical 1.1–3.3 mShoulder month
  11. Nov
    1.9 mAverage swell
    Typical 1.0–3.0 mUsually quieter
  12. Dec
    1.8 mAverage swell
    Typical 0.9–2.8 mUsually quieter

Offshore significant wave height (Hs). Typical range is P10–P90, not breaking wave-face height.

Confidence
Medium
Estimated uncertainty
±0.3 m

Plan the journey

How to reach Punta de Lobos

Travel times are estimates and can increase with traffic, weather, border formalities or major swell crowds.

  1. Fly in

    Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago (SCL)

    Santiago is the main international gateway for the drive to Chile’s central coast.

  2. Drive or transfer3–4 hr

    Santiago Airport → Punta de Lobos

    Travel southwest toward Melipilla, San Pedro and Pichilemu. The route is approximately 210 kilometres and can lengthen with traffic.

    Travel details
  3. Where to stay

    Punta de Lobos or Pichilemu

    Stay at the point for early condition checks, or in Pichilemu for more restaurants, shops and accommodation.

  4. Local transfer2–15 min

    Accommodation → Punta de Lobos access

    The point is immediate from local accommodation and roughly 10–15 minutes by car or colectivo from central Pichilemu.

  5. Paddle access10–25 min

    Rock entry → Outside peaks

    Experienced surfers time an entry from the rocks and paddle around the point. The route requires local knowledge of swell and current.

    Travel details
  6. Jet-ski accessExceptional swell only

    Locally organised safety support

    Organised teams may use jet-ski support on exceptional days. Visitors should confirm local rules because this is not standard recreational access.

Guides

Plan the whole visit

Forecast, viewing, travel and safety guidance in one place.

When to visit

Plan flexibly

The established big-wave season at Punta de Lobos is April — September. The best days are uncommon and usually become clear only a few days ahead.

Read guide →Where to watch

Give the ocean room

View Punta de Lobos from established public viewpoints and obey closures, barriers and local authorities.

Read guide →Where to stay

Travel with flexibility

Stay within easy reach of Punta de Lobos, but avoid booking solely around a long-range forecast.

Read guide →Safety

Non-negotiable basics

Big-wave coastlines are hazardous for spectators and surfers. Conditions at Punta de Lobos can change quickly.

Read guide →Records

Verified history first

Punta de Lobos has earned its place in big-wave history through remarkable conditions, surfers and local communities.

Read guide →

Common questions

Punta de Lobos FAQs

Practical answers for planning a safe, well-informed visit.

When is the main swell season at Punta de Lobos?

The typical season runs from April through September, when long-period southwest swells reach Chile’s central coast. Conditions can occur outside that window as well.

Where is Punta de Lobos?

Punta de Lobos is a rocky headland just south of Pichilemu, Chile. Visitors can stay at the point for direct access or in Pichilemu for more services.

How do experienced surfers enter at Punta de Lobos?

Experienced surfers normally time a rock entry and paddle around the point toward the outside peaks. Swell, current and slippery rocks make local knowledge essential.

Can visitors watch Punta de Lobos from land?

Yes. Clifftop areas around the point and Mirador Punta de Lobos overlook Los Morros and the breaking wave. Visitors should remain behind barriers and protect the fragile headland.