Huayquique
Huayquique is a quality left-hand point break south of Iquique. 100+ meter rides possible on good days.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (215°)
- Direction range
- 190° - 250°
- Size range
- 1m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.8m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 50° - 130°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.5m
- Danger below
- 0.2m
Water temp
17°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: South of Iquique. Drive down coast road.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct
Best with solid winter/spring SW swells.
Getting There
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