El Gringo Surf Report & Forecast
Surf Report and Surf Forecast
Nearby Spots
Current Surf Conditions
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Condition Rating
LOTUS Forecast
Surf Height
3-4FT+
Waist to shoulder
LOTUS Forecast
Swell
3.5FT11s
SSW201º
3.3FT11s
WSW243º
LOTUS Forecast
Wind
6KTSESE
6kts gusts, Offshore
Model Forecast
Tide
2.4FT
Temperature
66°F
63ºF
2mm wetsuit
El Gringo Surf Forecast
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El Gringo Surf Guide
El Gringo is referred to locally to as the "Chilean Pipeline" for the shape of the wave. The wave, situated on an outer island, breaks 300 feet from where the public is standing and can reach easily 15 feet-plus, which makes it an impressive arena for surfers and watchers alike. The wave is dangerous -- and a cross in honor of a dead surfer is just in front of the spot to remind you of this. The last section of the wave on small swells sometimes breaks on dry reef.The entry through the... Read more