Located in Atacama, Chile, Derecharcha is an alright beach break that offers up some fun waves that are great for all levels of surfer. The waves here are regarded as easy to surf and break for up to 50 meters (164 feet) over a rock and sand bottom. However, local opinion is that these waves are often closeouts, and beginners are likely better off down the beach in the summer for some fun rights.
What are the best surf conditions for Derecharcha?
It gets good between waist-high and overhead. We recommend riding a longboard when smaller and a shortboard if the size picks up. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here is consistent (7/10) and will generally be uncrowded (4/10). The best winds are from the Northeast. The best swells are from the South, Southwest, and West. It works on all tides.
We recommend wearing a 4/3 wetsuit, in summer with the warmest water temperature at a brisk 15°C (59°F) in January. In winter, we recommend wearing a 5/4 wetsuit with temps being a chilly 11°C (52°F)! See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
