Surfing in Chile in June
In June the best surfing in Chile is at Matanzas, Pichilemu – Punta de Lobos & Arica – El Gringo.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 12–18°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves at 12°C; 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 13°C; 4/3 wetsuit at 17–18°C
- Air: 17°C by day, 11°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 24 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 4; a day can have both
When are you planning to go?
1
JunPEAK SEASON
Matanzas
Chile
2 m waves12° water15° air
Advanced only · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ SCL 118 km
2
JunPEAK SEASON
Punta de Lobos
Pichilemu · Chile
1.9 m waves13° water14° air
Advanced only · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ SCL 164 km
3
JunPEAK SEASON
El Gringo
Arica · Chile
1.8 m waves18° water20° air
Advanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ ARI 15 km
4
JunPEAK SEASON
El Colegio
Iquique · Chile
1.5 m waves17° water19° air
Advanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ IQQ 35 km
Averages of the 4 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surfing in Chile in June?
Matanzas: 2 m waves; Pichilemu – Punta de Lobos: 1.9 m waves; Arica – El Gringo: 1.8 m waves.
How warm is the water in Chile in June?
12–18°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves at 12°C; 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 13°C; 4/3 wetsuit at 17–18°C.
Which airport is closest?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 118 km from Matanzas; Chacalluta International Airport (ARI), 15 km from Arica – El Gringo; Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ), 35 km from Iquique – El Colegio.
