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Playa Cavancha surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 27 Jun 2025 -04
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Cavancha this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Cavancha over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Cavancha in the next 12 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 04) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 27th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 27th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 4th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Cavancha over the next 12 days.
Fri 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wed 09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 |
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| Energy (?) | 839 | 1319 | 1328 | 1264 | 1043 | 730 | 623 | 650 | 597 | 786 | 709 | 1005 | 1047 | 1169 | 1060 | 1018 | 859 | 717 | 902 | 1256 | 1583 | 1486 | 1114 | 955 | 736 | 980 | 762 | 728 | 633 | 555 | 526 | 582 | 781 | 981 | 1534 | 1941 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:06PM 0.89 | 11:21AM 1.51 | 12:00AM 0.89 | 12:08PM 1.43 | 12:56AM 0.90 | 12:54PM 1.33 | 1:54AM 0.92 | 1:41PM 1.22 | 2:55AM 0.96 | 2:30PM 1.11 | 3:57AM 1.01 | 3:24PM 1.01 | 4:54AM 1.07 | 4:23PM 0.93 | 5:46AM 1.14 | 5:25PM 0.88 | 6:32AM 1.20 | 6:25PM 0.85 | 7:14AM 1.27 | 7:18PM 0.83 | 7:54AM 1.32 | 8:06PM 0.84 | 8:33AM 1.37 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:34PM 0.28 | 4:30AM 0.35 | 6:22PM 0.29 | 5:21AM 0.41 | 7:09PM 0.32 | 6:15AM 0.48 | 7:55PM 0.35 | 7:15AM 0.55 | 8:40PM 0.38 | 8:23AM 0.61 | 9:24PM 0.40 | 9:42AM 0.64 | 10:06PM 0.42 | 11:03AM 0.64 | 10:49PM 0.43 | 12:17PM 0.60 | 11:31PM 0.44 | 1:18PM 0.55 | 12:13AM 0.43 | 2:08PM 0.50 | 12:55AM 0.42 | 2:51PM 0.45 | 1:36AM 0.41 | |||||||||||||
Fri 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wed 09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 |
| Sunset | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Playa Cavancha Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Cavancha provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Cavancha can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Cavancha 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 (Playa Cavancha) 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 Playa Cavancha 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 Playa Cavancha, 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 58 km (36 miles) away
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