El Faro
La Serena · Chile
Beach breakgood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
City beach by the lighthouse, peaky waves. Best wind — E in the morning.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from south — northwest |
| Coordinates | -29.906, -71.274 |
FAQ
Is El Faro good for beginners?
Yes, El Faro works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for El Faro today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#chile-la-serena/el-faro-la-serena. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — La Serena
- La Changa — Beach break in a gulf, beginners and intermediates
- La Herradura — Beach break in a bay, beginners
- Totoralillo — Right-hand reef, intermediates and advanced surfers