Even though summer has just passed everyone is wearing booties, thanks to the Humboldt current. One of my kids has surfed in Chile and he said the locals are real chill ( no pun intended), keen to know his story and they let him have plenty of waves. Somewhat different to the locals on the other side.
I feel like Portugal doesnt have that one spot that is as consistent and amazing as Pipe, but about a 100 spots that each have at least a few days each year of World Class level barrels, So awesome