La Gotera 88.1
#1022 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇨🇱 Chile · Maule · near Cauquenes
Works almost every day, no off season, thick rubber.
Works all yearAdvanced
Surf score88.1 /100
Surfable days100% of the year
Clean days50% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell85% period 11 s+
Typical size2.0 m 6.4 ft median
Water12°C a 5/4 with boots and hood
Best time to surf La Gotera
The best time to surf La Gotera is March, May, 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 1.9 m. The nearest airport is CCP (102 km) and the nearest town is Cauquenes (35 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 100% | 21% | 1.9 m | 13°C | 5/4 |
| Feb | 100% | 63% | 1.8 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Mar | 100% | 64% | 1.9 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Apr | 100% | 49% | 1.9 m | 12°C | 5/4 |
| May | 100% | 75% | 1.9 m | 12°C | 5/4 |
| Jun | 100% | 62% | 2.1 m | 12°C | 5/4 |
| Jul | 100% | 67% | 2.1 m | 11°C | 5/4 |
| Aug | 97% | 57% | 2.1 m | 12°C | 5/4 |
| Sep | 99% | 57% | 2.0 m | 12°C | 5/4 |
| Oct | 100% | 43% | 2.0 m | 11°C | 5/4 |
| Nov | 100% | 29% | 1.9 m | 12°C | 5/4 |
| Dec | 100% | 24% | 1.9 m | 13°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%
6.1
Water comfort 10%
0.0
Access 10%
7.7
The detail
Faces 300° with 42% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 59% of days. Mean peak period 12.8 s. Days over 3 m: 4%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 4%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -35.910, -72.691 (OpenStreetMap).
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