La Chilena-Algarrobo 88.1
#1021 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇨🇱 Chile · Valparaíso · near San Antonio
Works almost every day, no off season, thick rubber.
Works all yearIntermediate
Surf score88.1 /100
Surfable days100% of the year
Clean days48% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell84% period 11 s+
Typical size1.5 m 5.0 ft median
Water14°C a 4/3 with boots
Best time to surf La Chilena-Algarrobo
The best time to surf La Chilena-Algarrobo is May, June, July. The season runs Feb to Oct. In May the water sits around 12°C, so pack a 5/4 with boots and hood, and the typical wave is 1.5 m. The nearest airport is KNA (49 km) and the nearest town is San Antonio (27 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 100% | 24% | 1.5 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| Feb | 100% | 43% | 1.4 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| Mar | 100% | 54% | 1.5 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Apr | 100% | 54% | 1.5 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| May | 100% | 79% | 1.5 m | 12°C | 5/4 |
| Jun | 100% | 74% | 1.6 m | 13°C | 5/4 |
| Jul | 100% | 74% | 1.6 m | 12°C | 5/4 |
| Aug | 100% | 65% | 1.6 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Sep | 100% | 49% | 1.6 m | 12°C | 5/4 |
| Oct | 100% | 42% | 1.6 m | 12°C | 5/4 |
| Nov | 100% | 19% | 1.5 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Dec | 100% | 13% | 1.4 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
Why 88.1
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
Consistency 26%
26.0
Clean days 24%
24.0
Groundswell 12%
12.0
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
4.3
Water comfort 10%
0.4
Access 10%
9.2
The detail
Faces 315° with 25% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 58% of days. Mean peak period 12.9 s. Days over 3 m: 0%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 17%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -33.360, -71.675 (OpenStreetMap).
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