La Chilena-Algarrobo
Edit SpotAbout
Mostly a bodyboarders wave.
Atmosphere:
Steep take off, followed by a good tube.
Additional Info:
Its not a very known spot, but it can get epic. This is a very hard spot. If you fall, you can hit the rocks (on the bottom or in front of the spot.
Location
Loading...Access
In Algarrobo, go to the yatching beach (playa el yating). Go to the wooden pier, paddle for 10 min.(Pass El Cuesco) The spot is behind the rocks.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | South, SouthEast, East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, West |
| Swell size | 6ft-8ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Urchins, Rips / undertow, Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
La Peña
0.28 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
las tinajas
0.81 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
El Mejoral-Algarrobo
1.16 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |