Surf: General: The wide sand bay arcs out and away from the town, forming what looks like the longest left pointbreak in this universe and the next. On closer inspection, however, the wave in Pichilemu is fatally flawed. Sure, there are some stunning, racy sections (especially up towards the top of the point at low tide), but in general, the sand is haphazard and the channel super deep. It's the world's longest rolling mushburger. Surfing Pichilemu has been compared with snowboarding, where it's all open face, slopey carving and very little drive; the whitewater just gathers steam behind you, not allowing for any sort of fancy rebound action. In short, it can be a very frustrating wave. That said, it does have advantages: it's right in town, for those who don't have a car and aren't up for Lobos; and it's perfect for learning (when small) as it is so mushy. Tides: Low Size: Head high-well overhead Wind: E Swell: SW Bottom: Sand Paddling: Not bad on the average day, tougher when there is significant swell in the water. Spot Rating: A pretty average wave even when it gets big. Access: Park right at the tip of the point Crowds: Crowd Factor: After school can get kinda gnarly, but dawn patrols are empty Local Vibe: Sometimes teenagers have something to prove, but it's generally nothing too heavy. Environment: Not bad, can get dirty when it rains. Hazards: Boredom. Season: March