EXCELLENT 8.5
Iquique (Cavancha / Huayquique)
Tarapacá, Chile
Right now
· Swell SW 1.2m 7sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.2–1.8m
Bumpy waves· 7s
Wind
Light breeze12kph
SSW
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
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Tides
Today
▲12:52 AM0.0m
▼06:03 AM0.2m
▲01:34 PM0.3m
▼09:26 PM0.2m
Today's Tides · Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Now0.17m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
12:52 AM
0.04m
▲
High Tide
01:34 PM
0.34m
▼
Low Tide
06:03 AM
0.22m
▼
Low Tide
09:26 PM
0.20m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.1–1.8m face · Avg 7s
Primary swell SW · 1.2m · 7s
Wed, Apr 8
1.1-1.7m
24h
6.8s
1.1-1.8m
03h
7s
1.1-1.8m
06h
7.2s
1.1-1.8m
09h
7.1s
1.2-1.8m
12h
7s
1.2-1.9m
15h
7.3s
1.2-1.9m
18h
7.1s
1.2-1.9m
21h
7s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Wed, Apr 8
3.9
↙
24h
SSW
4.7
↓
03h
S
7.5
↙
06h
SSW
11.8
↙
09h
SSW
11.8
↙
12h
SSW
12.1
↙
15h
SSW
8.9
↙
18h
SSW
3.6
↘
21h
SE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: Now (rising tide)
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.
Available Lessons at this Spot
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