Pichilemu – Punta de Lobos in January
January is a good month for surfing at Pichilemu – Punta de Lobos (best: March–October).
Plan your trip to Pichilemu – Punta de LobosEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 16°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 20°C by day, 13°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 0 rainy days
Pichilemu – Punta de LobosO'Higgins, ChileAdvanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ SCL 164 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in January
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MatanzasChile · 54 km away · water 15°C1.9 m waves2
Mar del PlataArgentina · 1361 km away · water 21°C1.2 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in January →Schools and camps near Pichilemu – Punta de Lobos
- Escuela de Surf 5.5 km
- Escuela de Surf Manzana 54 5.6 km
- Waitara Escuela de Surf 5.6 km
- Escuela de Surf Municipal 5.8 km
- Pichilemu SurfHostal 5.3 km
- Eat sleep surf hostel 5.4 km
- El Arca Surf House 5.5 km
- Vintage Surf Pichilemu 5.5 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for surfing at Pichilemu – Punta de Lobos?
January is a good month for surfing at Pichilemu – Punta de Lobos (best: March–October). Waves 1.7 m, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at Pichilemu – Punta de Lobos in January?
About 16°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Pichilemu – Punta de Lobos in January?
About 1.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Pichilemu – Punta de Lobos in January?
Around 20°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 0 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Matanzas (1.9 m waves) & Mar del Plata (1.2 m waves).