Punta de Lobos - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (March - May & September - October)

The South Pacific stirs with consistent energy, and Punta de Lobos sees a compelling window of quality surf during these transition months. While the dominant swell direction rarely aligns with the spot's ideal north quadrant, the powerful, long-period SW groundswells wrap into the bay, offering more size and shape. This is when the percentage of offshore winds peaks, as the subtropical high strengthens, funneling clean, sideshore breezes from the SSW and SW across the lineup. The result is a smoother, more organized wave face that makes even a 1.5m-2m WSW swell ride with memorable power.

Fair Surf Season (June - August)

Winter in the Southern Hemisphere delivers a steady diet of solid SW and W swell, but the wind consistency drops slightly. The dominant high-pressure cell weakens, allowing more variable conditions, including occasional strengthening of the onshore flow. Still, the periods remain long (12-13s), and when the breeze cooperates from the S or SSW, waves become punchy and hollow on the point. Expect some overhead days mixed with wind-affected sessions.

Low Surf Season (November - February)

Summer brings a milder synoptic pattern. The South Pacific storm track retreats slightly, and average swell heights hold steady but with a smaller percentage of clean, long-period energy. The wind ideal percentage dips into the low 60s, and the stronger thermal flows can produce afternoon onshores. However, morning glass-offs and SW pulses still provide plenty of rideable, fun-sized waves. This is a reliable period for smaller, rippable conditions with the occasional clean window.

May: Autumn Size Increase & Favorable Winds Hold

May sees the average swell height rise slightly to 1.7m, with period 12.7s. The swell rose shows a broader spread: WSW (53.3%), W (13.4%), and SW (23.2%) all contribute, including some WNW (2.3%) and even NW (0.9%) – a rare, more favorable direction. However, the north quadrant still remains minimal. The wind is ideal 65% of the time, with dominant directions S (15.1%) and SSW (17.4%). The onshore wind from N (7.7%) and NNE (10.1%) is more present, signaling the seasonal transition. Expect solid, heavy waves, especially during the SW pulses, with hollow sections forming on the point. Smaller days still offer fun, rippable waves. A solid shoulder-season month.