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Playa Cavancha surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Sunday 16 Nov 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 Monday (Nov 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Cavancha in the next 12 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 17th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 17th Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 18th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Cavancha over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 80 | 121 | 150 | 121 | 200 | 297 | 511 | 463 | 175 | 303 | 303 | 127 | 134 | 196 | 477 | 691 | 412 | 437 | 292 | 209 | 205 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:24PM 1.23 | 8:17AM 1.09 | 8:59PM 1.30 | 8:58AM 1.04 | 9:32PM 1.35 | 9:37AM 1.00 | 10:05PM 1.38 | 10:14AM 0.96 | 10:37PM 1.40 | 10:50AM 0.92 | 11:10PM 1.39 | 11:27AM 0.88 | 11:44PM 1.37 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:54PM 0.35 | 2:34AM 0.49 | 2:26PM 0.35 | 3:21AM 0.46 | 2:56PM 0.36 | 4:04AM 0.44 | 3:24PM 0.38 | 4:45AM 0.43 | 3:53PM 0.40 | 5:25AM 0.43 | 4:21PM 0.43 | 6:05AM 0.44 | 4:50PM 0.46 | ||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
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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.
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