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Beach
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Level 3/10

Cavancha

Iquique, Chile
👥Crowded

Cavancha is Iquique's main urban beach. Beginner-friendly beach break with consistent waves year-round.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
WSW (240°)
Direction range
210° - 280°
Size range
0.6m - 2m
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
E (100°)
Offshore range
60° - 140°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
all
Optimal range
0.3m - 1.4m

Water temp

17°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

3/10

Crowd level

5/10

Access: Central Iquique beach. Easy access.

Getting There

Airport
IQQ
Drive time
5 min

Best Season

Peak: Mar-Oct

Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Year-round surf. Autumn to spring best.

Data Quality

verified

Verified by Surfline, Chile surf federation