Surf spot

Cavancha

Forecast conditions and map view for Cavancha in Chile, Tarapaca. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Chile, Tarapaca
Coordinates: -20.2286, -70.1487

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1	1	0.9	1	1	1	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9
Wave direction	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	7.3	6.5	9.1	7.9	7.6	7.9	8.5	8.1	8	7.9	7.8	7.7	7.6	7.5	7.4	7.2	7.1	7	7	7	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.6	7.7	9.1	8.9	12.4	12.2	11.9	11.7	11.5	11.3	11.2	11	10.9	10.8	10.7	10.7	10.5	10.5	10.4	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.6	10.9	12.1	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.4	10.3	10.2
Wave energy (kJ)	104	81	121	115	125	135	283	280	273	259	242	239	240	230	221	170	186	178	163	153	135	120	110	94	122	170	154	298	307	295	285	275	266	239	223	210	196	177	168	156	148	138	130	129	121	130	123	99	143	151	155	165	171	160	155	160
Wind speed (km/h)	4.3	2.8	4.9	3.3	10.1	11	6.8	2.6	3.7	3.1	2.3	4.4	11	12.2	9.2	1.1	3.9	4.5	2.7	2.9	11.1	11.4	7.5	2.3	1.3	2.3	7.2	4.8	11.4	9.7	5.9	0.8	2.1	6.7	3.3	5	9.3	9.7	5.1	1.6	4.2	4	9	6.7	9.3	13.2	6.6	4.4	3.9	4.3	5	4.8	9.2	10.9	7.2	3.3
Wind direction	NGlassy	NEGlassy	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	WCross-on	WCross-on	WSWCross-on	SSWGlassy	SGlassy	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	EGlassy	WSWGlassy	SSWGlassy	SSWGlassy	WGlassy	WSWCross-on	WCross-on	WSWCross-on	SSEGlassy	SEGlassy	SEGlassy	SWOnshore	SWGlassy	WSWCross-on	WCross-on	WCross-on	SSWGlassy	WSWGlassy	SWCross-on	SWGlassy	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WCross-on	WCross-on	NNWGlassy	SSEGlassy	SGlassy	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	NEGlassy	SSWGlassy	EGlassy	ESECross	SWGlassy	SWOnshore	WSWCross-on	WCross-on	SGlassy

Cavancha, Tarapacá, Chile is a popular beach break located in Iquique, on Chile’s far northern Pacific coast. It’s one of the most accessible and well-known surf spots in the region.

Surf profile

Wave type: Mostly beach break
Best conditions: Works best with S to SW swell and offshore E/SE winds
Wave quality: Can offer fun, consistent waves, especially for intermediate surfers
Break characteristics: Usually fast and peaky, with sections that can be playful rather than heavy

What it’s like

Cavancha is known for being a user-friendly urban surf spot close to the city, with an active beach atmosphere. It can be a good place to surf when you want easy access, consistent surf, and a lively setting. Depending on sand conditions and swell, it may produce short, fun rides rather than long point-style walls.

Best for

Beginners to intermediates on smaller, cleaner days
Intermediates looking for a convenient, reliable beach break
Surfers who want a spot near cafés, services, and city amenities

Things to note

Being in a city beach area, it can get crowded
Conditions can change with sand movement
Local weather is often dry and sunny, with the cold Humboldt Current keeping water temperatures cool