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Playa Cavancha surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 15 Aug 2025 -04
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Playa Cavancha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Cavancha sea temperature is
15.9° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Saturday (Aug 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 21) at 5PM. 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+) 2AM (Sat 16th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 19th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 21st Aug)6ft (1.9m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Cavancha over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
2.1
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
1.2
SW
1.9
SW
1.4
SW
Period(s) (?)131514141312131317161615131313131413181716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)425435506571715605597512828708668794159717861864156516081493164321481411
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
15
SW
5
S
10
SW
0
WSW
10
NE
10
N
5
SW
5
WNW
5
NW
0
SW
10
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
5
SSE
10
SW
10
SW
0
ESE
10
SW
5
SW
5
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		glasscross-
off		crossglassonglassglasscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:19PM
1.03
2:23AM
1.18
2:20PM
0.92
3:33AM
1.22
3:39PM
0.83
4:47AM
1.27
5:08PM
0.80
5:56AM
1.33
6:26PM
0.82
6:57AM
1.39
7:28PM
0.87
7:49AM
1.43
8:19PM
0.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:37PM
0.36
8:54AM
0.53
8:29PM
0.39
10:28AM
0.53
9:33PM
0.42
11:55AM
0.48
10:46PM
0.42
1:03PM
0.42
11:57PM
0.39
1:57PM
0.35
12:59AM
0.36
2:42PM
0.30
1:54AM
0.32
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Sunrise7:01--7:01--7:01--7:00--6:58--6:58--6:58--
Sunset-6:27--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:29--6:29-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171716171715161615151615181916171816181715
Feels °C (?)161515161715151614151514151715161715161615
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Tarapaca

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Playa Cavancha (light winds from the SSW at Iquique/Diego Aracena Airport 32 km from Playa Cavancha). 0.9m 11s groundswell from the SW with a 0.3m 16s long period groundswell from the SSW and a 0.2m 14s groundswell from the WNW. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

    2 hours 15 minutes ago Playa Cavancha
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32 km away, 2 h 15 min ago

6 km/h
SSW
0.0
15.9
Air / Water (°C)
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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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