Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Big Wave Profile- Punta de Lobos, Chile




About the Wave:

Punta de Lobos located in chile is one of the biggest waves in the world. Some surfers call it the best left break in South America. This wave will often be in surfing magazines. Punta de Lobos has waves that push you as far as 200 yards. During the year all variety's of surfers have a go but when it gets big only advanced surfers are seen. The larger swells tend to break off the furthest rock, where the more experienced surfers will take off. 













Location of the wave:

Punta de Lobos is located in Chile about a three-hour drive from Santiago. It has colder water, colder weather, and plenty of pine trees and wildlife along the coast.









The best time to surf  is in April and March for the advanced but any other standard can surf all year round. It is capable of 20ft waves


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