El Gringo Surf Guide
El Gringo in Atacama is an exposed reef break that has quite reliable surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the northeast. Light onshore winds ruin the qulaity Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. A fairly popluar wave that can sometimes get crowded Take care of - Urchins - Rips / undertow - Rocks - Localism.
El Gringo Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 18.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing El Gringo:
The best conditions reported for surf at El Gringo occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.
El Gringo Surf:
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 13:05 Local time| jueves 04 | ||||
| 11AM | 2PM | 5PM | 8PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Período (s) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| Viento (km/h) | ||||
| Estado del Viento | cross- on |
on | on | glass |
















