Best Surfing in Chile

Local Recommendations from our My Guide Chile team

Chile has a 4,300km long coastline and many ideal places for surfing. Surfing in Chile is possible all year, except during the winter months, unless you bring your tow-in gear. The temperature of the water varies from 15 to 20 °C (59 to 68 °F). The farther south you drive, the stronger the waves and the swell. The majority of surfers focus their activities on the country's central and northern areas. 

Pichilemu, Ritoque, Arica, Totoralillo are popular surf spots.