The Surf Window

Buchupureo

Biobío, Chile

Point breakAdvanced

In Chile's Biobío Region, Buchupureo is a tiny beach community backed by native forests where hippies, artists, and surfers have been escaping from Santiago for decades, drawn by consistent waves and complete tranquility.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size1.5–3m at 14–18s

Wind

NE

Light under 15 knots

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

Apr–Sep

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Beach and point break

Bottom

Sand and rock

Shape

Rights off the point, beach peaks on the main beach

Length

80–180m on the point

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate surfers
  • •Why: Consistent waves with enough power to be fun but not overpowering

Hazards

  • •Rocky point, watch the entry and exit
  • •Cold water, 13–15°C
  • •Very limited facilities, bring supplies from nearby Cobquecura

Local Tips

  • •The community has a strong alternative lifestyle vibe, art galleries and craft workshops
  • •The point right on the south side of the river mouth gets long rides at the right size
  • •Cobquecura town 5km north has a walrus colony at the La Lobería point, worth visiting

Location

Map showing the location of Buchupureo in Biobío, Chile

-36.9000, -73.1833