El Gringo Surf Report & Forecast

Surf Report and Surf Forecast

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.

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