Surfing in O'Higgins

2 surfing spots in O'Higgins, Chile. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for surfing.

Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

Best waves in O'Higgins: January–March, June, August (around 1.9 m, water 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots).
Top picks: Matanzas & Pichilemu – Punta de Lobos.

Wave height: average daily maximum.

Month	Waves	Water	Wetsuit	Air
JanuaryJan	1.8 m	15°C	5/4 wetsuit and boots	20°C
FebruaryFeb	1.8 m	15°C	5/4 wetsuit and boots	21°C
MarchMar	2 m	15°C	5/4 wetsuit and boots	20°C
AprilApr	1.9 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	13°C	5/4 wetsuit and boots	14°C
JulyJul	2 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	15°C
OctoberOct	1.9 m	13°C	5/4 wetsuit and boots	17°C
NovemberNov	1.8 m	13°C	5/4 wetsuit and boots	18°C
DecemberDec	1.8 m	14°C	5/4 wetsuit and boots	20°C

Averages of the 2 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.

Best waves in O'Higgins: January–March, June, August (around 1.9 m, water 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots).

It depends on the month: about 15°C water in January (5/4 wetsuit and boots) and about 12°C in July (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).

The spots here suit intermediate and advanced riders more than beginners.

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 118 km from Matanzas.