Difficulty 7
Break frequency 4
144 days a year
Wave Direction
Swell Direction
2.0m - 2.5m Swell
Wind Direction
Tide

spot author
Username: longinus
Date created: 15/06/2008
recommended board
- Shaper: Aloha
- Design: Stryka
- Sizes: 6'0 to 6'9"
- Surfer Weight: 70kg to 95kg+
The STRYKA is the brainchild of former WCT surfer Richie Lovett and was designed to offer the feel and sensitivity of a regular short board with the added advantage of having extra stability. This model was ... Read more
general information
Also known as Chilean Pipeline, El Gringo is not for the faint hearted. Tyically a solid left hander offering an occasional right in optimal conditions. This wave offers the intensity of it's Hawaiian namesake with a fraction of the crowd, albeit at about 20 degrees cooler temperatures as well. The whole Chilean coast here is a true surfing wonderland, just bring everything that you have made of rubber - cold water all year round.
Wave length
50-100m
Best months
May - September
Equipment
Body Board, Short board, gun
Wave type
Fast
Access
Standard Paddle
Hazards
Reef/Rock, Rips
5 Day Forecast
5 day forecast not available.
Air - Sea - Swell - Wind
- Spring suit
- Spring suit
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0M / F4
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0M / F3
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0M / F5
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0M / F4