El Brazo Surf Guide
El Brazo in Atacama is a sheltered reef break that has pretty consitent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the southeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. Reef breaks provide lefts and rights. Best around low tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Watch out for rips and rocks.
El Brazo Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 18.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing El Brazo:
The best conditions reported for surf at El Brazo occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southeast.
El Brazo Surf:
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 15:35 Local time| Jeudi 04 | ||||
| 11AM | 2PM | 5PM | 8PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | cross- on |
cross | cross | glass |
















