Best Time to Ride · Surf foiling · Chile
Surf foiling in Chile
1 surf foiling spots in Chile. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for surf foiling.
Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best waves in Chile: January–April, June, August, October (around 2 m, water 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots).
- Top picks: Matanzas.
MatanzasO'Higgins, Chile · best all yearAdvanced only · 13°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ SCL 118 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
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Best time to go →Wave height: average daily maximum.
Month by month in Chile
| Month | Waves | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 1.9 m | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 21°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 1.9 m | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 22°C |
| MarchMar | 2 m | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 21°C |
| AprilApr | 2 m | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 18°C |
| MayMay | 1.9 m | 12°C | 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 15°C |
| JuneJun | 2 m | 12°C | 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 15°C |
| JulyJul | 2.1 m | 12°C | 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 14°C |
| AugustAug | 2 m | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 15°C |
| SeptemberSep | 1.9 m | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 16°C |
| OctoberOct | 2 m | 12°C | 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 17°C |
| NovemberNov | 1.9 m | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 19°C |
| DecemberDec | 1.9 m | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 21°C |
Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for surf foiling in Chile?
Best waves in Chile: January–April, June, August, October (around 2 m, water 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots).
What wetsuit do I need in Chile?
It depends on the month: about 15°C water in February (5/4 wetsuit and boots) and about 12°C in July (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).
Is Chile good for beginners?
The spots here suit intermediate and advanced riders more than beginners.
Which airport is closest?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 118 km from Matanzas.
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