Surfing in Chile
SurfScanners covers 3 surf spots in Chile. Of those, 1 suits intermediates and 3 suit advanced surfers. Across them, the water averages ~16°C in July and ~21°C in February.
Surf spots in Chile
Chile water temperature by month
Average across the spots above, with the coldest and warmest spot's in brackets.
January
~19°C (19–20°C): a 2mm spring suit / shorty
February
~21°C (20–22°C): a 2mm spring suit / shorty
March
~20°C (19–21°C): a 2mm spring suit / shorty
April
~19°C (18–20°C): a 2mm spring suit / shorty
May
~17°C (16–19°C): a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional
June
~17°C (16–18°C): a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional
July
~16°C (16–17°C): a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional
August
~17°C (16–17°C): a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional
September
~17°C (16–17°C): a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional
October
~17°C (16–18°C): a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional
November
~18°C (17–19°C): a 2mm spring suit / shorty
December
~18°C (18–19°C): a 2mm spring suit / shorty
Surfing in Chile: FAQ
When is the best time to surf in Chile?
For intermediates: Jul, Nov–Apr. For advanced surfers: May–Nov. Across the country, waves are biggest in May, averaging 5.8 ft (1.8 m), and smallest in December, at 4.5 ft (1.4 m).
What is the water temperature in Chile?
Averaged across our 3 spots, it ranges from ~16°C in July to ~21°C in February.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Chile?
In July (~16°C): a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. In February (~21°C): a 2mm spring suit / shorty.
Is Chile good for beginner surfers?
Not really: the spots we cover in Chile are better suited to intermediate and advanced surfers.
Where are the best surf spots in Chile?
We cover 3 spots in Chile. Intermediate and up: Cavancha. Advanced only: El Gringo and La Nilda.