El Gringo Surf Report & Forecast
Surf Report and Surf Forecast
Current Surf Conditions
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Condition Rating
LOTUS Forecast
Surf Height
4-6FT+
Chest to 1ft overhead
LOTUS Forecast
Swell
3.9FT16s
SW226º
3.9FT12s
SW230º
2FT7s
SSW198º
LOTUS Forecast
Wind
1KTSW
1kts gusts, Onshore
Model Forecast
Tide
2.8FT
Temperature
66°F
60ºF
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 one mile or so out to sea, 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. Most pros enter this wave with a helmet on; the last section of the wave on small s... Read more