Intendencia Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Chile – Tarapaca)
| Name: | Intendencia |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: E |
Intendencia in Tarapaca is an exposed reef break that is usually a safe bet. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the east. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south southwest. A left hand reef. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Beware of rocks and urchins.
Overall Intendencia Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Intendencia surf quality by season and Intendencia surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Chile - Tarapaca surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Intendencia
Visitor Reviews of Intendencia |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Intendencia:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | La Punta Dos | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | El Colegio | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | La Piscina | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | La Urraca | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | La Punta Uno | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Intendencia: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 1479 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2564 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2574 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 2655 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 2660 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Intendencia: |
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| Closest tide station | Paranaguá, Brazil | 1429 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Itajaí, Brazil | 1437 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Florianópolis, Brazil | 1454 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Cananéia, Brazil | 1455 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Laguna, Brazil | 1460 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Intendencia: |
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| Closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 288 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Ski Arpa (Chile) | 860 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 869 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 872 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 873 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Intendencia: |
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| Closest city location | Iquique (Chile) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | Patillos (Chile) | 37 mi |
| Third closest city location | Arica (Chile) | 119 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Tocopilla (Chile) | 129 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Tacna (Peru) | 153 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Intendencia is Diego Aracena International (Iquique) Airport (IQQ) in Chile, which is 36 km (22 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Intendencia is Chacalluta (Arica) Airport (ARI), also in Chile, 208 km (129 miles) away.
