Playa Brava Antofagasta
Playa Brava is Antofagasta's primary surf beach in Chile's mining region.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (230°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 270°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 50° - 130°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.5m
Water temp
16°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Central Antofagasta. Beach access from Avenida.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Playa Brava Antofagasta?
Playa Brava Antofagasta works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Playa Brava Antofagasta?
Offshore wind at Playa Brava Antofagasta blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 50° to 130° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Playa Brava Antofagasta?
Playa Brava Antofagasta wants SW swell (200° to 270°) between 0.8m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Playa Brava Antofagasta?
The main season at Playa Brava Antofagasta is Mar-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. Year-round waves. Best autumn to spring.
How do I get to Playa Brava Antofagasta?
Fly into ANF, then allow about 10 minutes by road. Central Antofagasta. Beach access from Avenida.
What kind of wave is Playa Brava Antofagasta?
Playa Brava Antofagasta is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Year-round waves. Best autumn to spring.