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Infiernillo

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Ideal surf conditions at Infiernillo

Swell window
S, SSW, SW, WSW, W
Best swell direction
SW
Swell size
4ft - 7ft
Swell breaks over
Uneven Reef, Sand
Wave types
Point
Wave directions
Left
Wind window
E
Offshore wind
E
Works at
Low, Mid, High
(Better on rising)
Skill Level
Intermediate

Infiernillo surf guide

Surf: When the swell is small and not quite getting into the bay at La Puntilla, there is a shorter left point within easy walking distance called Infiernillo. Often too fast for most average surfers, this full on barreling left is regarded as being of a similar quality as Punta Lobos. With no wind protection and open to all swells, it's worth checking on small to moderate size glassy days. Proper pedal to the metal grinders sweep over the rocky protrusions that build up the bridging sand, but predictability is hard to come by. Low tide will be faster, while high can improve make-ability, but the paddle-out is always fraught and getting pinned on the inside is guaranteed despite it's pointbreak status. Environment: Strong, experienced intermediates upwards and it will have a fair pack on it when it's firing.

Written by Joris de Ruiter

Joris is a dad, husband, surfer, software developer, yogi and swimmer. He combines his passion for surfing and technology to help others catch more and better waves.

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