Punta Aguila Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Chile – Tarapaca)
| Name: | Punta Aguila |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: E |
Punta Aguila in Tarapaca is an exposed point break that has dependable surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the east. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south southwest.The break here is a left hand point. Best around low tide when the tide is rising. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Overall Punta Aguila 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 Punta Aguila surf quality by season and Punta Aguila surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Punta Aguila |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Punta Aguila:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Caramucho | 27 mi |
| Second closest break | Palo Buque | 43 mi |
| Third closest break | Huayquique | 50 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Punta Gruesa | 50 mi |
| Fifth closest break | El Faro | 51 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Punta Aguila: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 1449 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2615 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2623 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 2701 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 2710 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Punta Aguila: |
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| Closest tide station | Paranaguá, Brazil | 1413 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Itajaí, Brazil | 1418 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Florianópolis, Brazil | 1433 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Laguna, Brazil | 1437 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Imbituba, Brazil | 1439 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Punta Aguila: |
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| Closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 336 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Ski Arpa (Chile) | 808 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 817 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 820 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 820 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Punta Aguila: |
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| Closest city location | Patillos (Chile) | 15 mi |
| Second closest city location | Iquique (Chile) | 50 mi |
| Third closest city location | Tocopilla (Chile) | 77 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Calama (Chile) | 130 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Mejillones (Chile) | 149 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Punta Aguila is Diego Aracena International (Iquique) Airport (IQQ) in Chile, which is 48 km (30 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Punta Aguila is El Loa (Calama) Airport (CJC), also in Chile, 214 km (133 miles) away.
