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Swells, swimming beaches and the drive back to Santiago

What to check before heading to the beach in Maitencillo, Cachagua, Zapallar and Papudo. The wave forecast updates automatically; official warnings are linked below.

Maitencillo

Cachagua

Zapallar

Papudo

Official sources

Swells

Navy Weather Service

Publishes swell warnings for the Valparaíso coast.

meteoarmada.directemar.cl →

Swimming beaches

Quintero and Papudo Harbor Master

Each season it decides by resolution which beaches are approved for swimming.

DIRECTEMAR local resolutions →

Tsunami

SHOA and SENAPRED

After a strong earthquake, walk up to 30 m above sea level without waiting for an alarm. Check your safe zone before you go.

Chile Preparado map →

Return trip

Route 5 North

On long weekends the highway operator publishes contingency plans and discounted toll hours.

Emergencies

131 Ambulance · 132 Fire department · 133 Police (Carabineros) · 137 Navy sea rescue.

The wave forecast is a model estimate (Open-Meteo) and does not replace official warnings or the lifeguard's flag.