Huayquique Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.24° S 70.15° W

Huayquique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Huayquique sea temperature is
19.5°C
2.8° 

Huayquique surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Huayquique surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SW swell with 469 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Huayquique this week:

The surf forecast for Huayquique over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Huayquique in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 12th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 14th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 13th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huayquique over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
1
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
10
1.3
SW
10
1.2
SW
9
0.6
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
286
178
203
469
362
296
258
252
439
427
429
401
390
290
286
202
181
116
114
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
5
S
10
SW
5
S
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
0
SW
10
SSW
10
WSW
0
WNW
5
SW
10
WSW
5
SE
5
SW
15
SW
5
S
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:37PM1.18m
10:50AM1.33m
11:18PM1.22m
11:29AM1.24m
11:58PM1.24m
12:08PM1.13m
00:38AM1.23m
12:47PM1.02m
1:20AM1.21m
1:29PM0.92m
2:08AM1.17m
2:20PM0.83m
Low Tide
4:36AM0.28m
5:11PM0.24m
5:23AM0.31m
5:44PM0.28m
6:10AM0.36m
6:15PM0.33m
7:00AM0.42m
6:47PM0.39m
7:55AM0.48m
7:21PM0.46m
8:59AM0.54m
8:00PM0.52m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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cloud
cloud
cloud
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7:39
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:35
7:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:34
7:34
7:34
7:34
7:35
7:35
7:35
 mm
Temp °C
16
18
18
17
18
19
18
20
19
18
20
19
18
19
19
18
19
19
18
Feels °C
15
17
17
17
17
18
18
19
18
17
19
19
18
19
19
18
19
17
19
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Information about the Huayquique Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Huayquique provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Huayquique can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Huayquique surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Huayquique) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Huayquique may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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