Huayquique surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Saturday 14 Mar 2026 -04
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Huayquique surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Huayquique sea temperature is
17.4° C
(Which is 5.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Mar 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Huayquique in the next 16 days are 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Monday (Mar 16) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 15th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 15s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 15th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 15th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sat
21
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
4
2
1
3
2
0
3
2
1
2
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.6
SW
1.7
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
Period(s) (?)161514141313121413131312121414131312121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)185614411289100476960453182282068960448850410021187689689421421355242
Wind
(km/h)
0
S
5
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
5
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
5
S
15
SW
0
SSW
5
S
15
SW
5
SSW
5
SSW
10
SW
5
SSW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
oncross-
on
glassonglasscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:16AM
0.95
8:22PM
1.33
8:53AM
1.02
8:59PM
1.37
9:27AM
1.10
9:35PM
1.38
10:01AM
1.18
10:09PM
1.37
10:35AM
1.25
10:44PM
1.34
11:11AM
1.31
11:21PM
1.27
11:49AM
1.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:37AM
0.51
1:45PM
0.55
3:08AM
0.45
2:31PM
0.49
3:37AM
0.41
3:13PM
0.45
4:04AM
0.37
3:55PM
0.41
4:32AM
0.35
4:36PM
0.39
5:00AM
0.34
5:20PM
0.39
5:30AM
0.34
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sat
21
Sunrise-7:41--7:43--7:43--7:43--7:43--7:43--7:43-
Sunset--7:55--7:54--7:53--7:52--7:52--7:51--7:50
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------------------
Temp. °C222323222423222324222423212323212323212323
Feels °C (?)242423242523232424242423232424232424222324
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Tarapaca? If you are looking for accommodation near Huayquique, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tarapaca, consider staying in Iquique which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Patillos which is 57 km (35 miles) away

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