Beach BreakIntermediate — Advancedwinter

Iquique (Playa Brava)

Northern Chile beach break. Desert city meets the Pacific. Powerful waves from Humboldt current-cooled water. Multiple peaks along the urban beach.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, SW

Swell Size

3–8 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (E)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

Chile

Region

Norte Grande

Coordinates

-20.2300, -70.1490

NOAA Buoy

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