El Colegio
El Colegio ("The School") is the heaviest wave in the Iquique slab complex - a thick left that breaks over a shallow reef. The name is ironic, as this wave provides harsh lessons for those unprepared.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 250°
- Size range
- 1.8m - 4.5m
- Ideal size
- 4.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 18s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ENE (67°)
- Offshore range
- 45° - 90°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.5m
- Danger below
- 0.3m
Water temp
17°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
9/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Iquique slab zone.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct
Iquique heavy wave. Needs solid swell.
Getting There
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