Cachagua (Zapallar)

Wingfoiling is described as possible due to space on the beach, but cold water, shore break, and the need for proper equipment/experience are emphasized.

Foil Friendly

Yes

Min Depth

1.5 meters

Wing Sizes

4–6 m²

Exposed sandy beach break with consistent surf, working from under 1 m and holding up to around 2.5 m+ depending on conditions. Rights and lefts are available; the southern Los Pinos section (in the broader Cachagua area) is often noted for better shape and some wind protection.

Wave Direction

Both

Optimal Swell

N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW

Swell Height

1–2.5 m

Optimal Tide

Mid — Mid and high tide, with a rising tide position, is noted across sources.

Shelter

Exposed — Overall exposed break; one provider describes partial semi-shelter effects from the coastline and notes the southern end can be better protected from wind.

Wind Effect

Best surf conditions align with cleaner conditions and favorable swell; wind can reduce quality. One wind note suggests southerly winds can blow waves out, so mornings may be better.

Bigger Swell

Holds up to larger swells; one source notes it can handle about 2.5 m+ surf, and another notes it may close out on very large swells over ~3 m.

Wave Quality

Good — Described as good / regional classic quality.

Wave Power

Moderate — Regional guide characterizes the wave power as moderate; other text describes moderate/ordinary power.

Wave Shape

Mixed — Mix of shapes; one provider notes peeling.

Peel Speed

Medium — Described as medium peel speed.

Ride Length

Short — Ride length varies by sandbar; sources describe short to medium sessions, with some references to <50 m and others to 50–150 m.

Typical Ride Length

50–150 m

Ride Length Details

Reported as short (<50 m) in one guide, and more generally around 50 to 150 m depending on sandbar configuration; another provider summarizes typical ride lengths in the ~50–150 m range.