Iquique (Cavancha / Huayquique)
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Iquique (Cavancha / Huayquique)

Tarapacá, Chile

Right now
· Swell SW 1.7m 9s
Good conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Overhead1.52.4m
Smooth, clean waves· 9s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water4kph
S
Best time to surf
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Tides
Today
05:18 AM0.4m
11:45 AM0.5m
06:10 PM0.3m
11:53 PM0.2m

Today's Tides · Saturday, April 4, 2026

Now0.16m↘ Falling
High Tide
11:45 AM
0.51m
High Tide
11:53 PM
0.23m
Low Tide
05:18 AM
0.43m
Low Tide
06:10 PM
0.35m

Next 4 Days

Wave Forecast (5 Days)

1.42.4m face · Avg 9s
Primary swell SW · 1.7m · 9s
Sat, Apr 4
1.6-2.4m
24h
9.3s
1.6-2.4m
03h
9.3s
1.5-2.4m
06h
9.3s
1.5-2.4m
09h
9.2s
1.5-2.3m
12h
9.3s
1.4-2.2m
15h
9.1s
1.4-2.2m
18h
9s
1.4-2.1m
21h
8.9s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period

Wind Forecast (5 Days)

Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Sat, Apr 4
3.3
24h
SSE
3.6
03h
S
4.2
06h
SSE
1.8
09h
S
6.6
12h
WSW
8.6
15h
WSW
7.1
18h
SSW
1.9
21h
SSE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label

Recommendations by Level

CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind
Best: After 06:10 PM
Ideal conditions for beginners at low, mid tide. The sandy bottom and mellow waves create a safe learning environment. Morning sessions tend to be glassier with lighter winds.

Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for Iquique (Cavancha / Huayquique). Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.

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