El Rancio Surf Guide
El Rancio in Atacama is an exposed reef break that has very consistent surf. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the east. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the west southwest. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Watch out for Ledgy Urchins - Rocks - Pollution.
El Rancio Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| very consistent | 20.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing El Rancio:
The best conditions reported for surf at El Rancio occur when a West-southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.
El Rancio Surf:
Monday, 26 October 2026, 03:18 Local time| Segunda-feira 26 | ||||
| 0AM | 3AM | 6AM | 9AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Período (s) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Vento (km/h) | ||||
| Estado do Vento | glass | cross- on |
cross- on |
glass |

















