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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaia surfboard in Lances Left, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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La Chilena-Algarrobo
Chile, Central Santiago
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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. DistanceDay trip WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?OK Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencySometimes break
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionRight
BottomSandy with rock
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorth, NorthWest, West
Good wind directionSouth, SouthEast, East
Swell sizeStarts working at 2m-2.5m / 6ft-8ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Dangers
- Urchins
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
Additional Information
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.
Atmosphere
Steep take off, followed by a good tube.
General
Mostly a bodyboarders wave.
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Comments
By Pablo , 21-04-2009
wetsuit - I would stick to a 4/3, February is really the only month you can wear a 3/2 in south chile
By Aidan , 29-01-2009
coldwater - Travelling to Chile next christmas. Dec-jan period. What suit would you recommend? Staying near Algarrobo. From Ireland but live in Sweden so cold water is normal. 3mm suit during Irish summers.
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By Pablo , 21-04-2009
La Chilena - Not worth the visit for the traveling surfer. It rarely brakes and it is a really short break. It is more of a cover up than a barrel, if you are lucky, and yes the rocks a really near