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The spot is a straightforward beach break, so the main decisions are tide and clean southeast-to-east wind rather than reef hazards.
Go to Playa Chinchorro and surf the north side of the beach next to the pier.
Surf GuideAtacama
El Chinchorro
El Chinchorro is the Chinchorro beach break next to the Arica pier, a simple and useful learning wave with an easy beach setup and a clear city reference point. It is much friendlier than the reef spots and keeps the description rooted in the pier-side beach identity. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for El Chinchorro in Atacama.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelBeginner
LocationAtacama, CL
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