When should you surf Playa Cavancha today?
There is no good window left today: the next one comes on 18 October, around 7h, with a 90/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Playa Cavancha surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Playa Cavancha (Iquique).
Best score today
907h
Now
—12:00
Waves
1.7 m
13 s
Wind
7 km/h
Side-onshore · SW
Tide
▼ 08:00 · ▲ 13:00 · ▼ 19:00
range 0.7 m
Light
07:09 → 19:43
Best windows today
7h90/100
1.4 m · 12 s · 0 km/h
8h90/100
1.4 m · 12 s · 1 km/h
9h68/100
1.4 m · 12 s · 1 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 56 | 1.4 m · 12 s | 3 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 68 | 1.4 m · 12 s | 2 km/h · SW | high tide |
| 02:00 | 68 | 1.4 m · 12 s | 3 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 03:00 | 68 | 1.4 m · 12 s | 2 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 04:00 | 79 | 1.4 m · 12 s | 1 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | 79 | 1.4 m · 12 s | 1 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 06:00 | 79 | 1.4 m · 12 s | 0 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | 90 | 1.4 m · 12 s | 0 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | 90 | 1.4 m · 12 s | 1 km/h · S | low tide |
| 09:00 | 68 | 1.4 m · 12 s | 1 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | 45 | 1.4 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | 23 | 1.4 m · 12 s | 9 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 1.4 m · 12 s | 10 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | — | 1.4 m · 12 s | 10 km/h · SW | high tide |
| 14:00 | — | 1.4 m · 13 s | 12 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 1.4 m · 13 s | 13 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 1.5 m · 13 s | 13 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 1.5 m · 13 s | 14 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 1.5 m · 13 s | 13 km/h · SW | low tide |
| 19:00 | — | 1.6 m · 13 s | 12 km/h · SW | low tide |
| 20:00 | — | 1.6 m · 13 s | 11 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 21:00 | — | 1.6 m · 13 s | 9 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 22:00 | — | 1.6 m · 13 s | 7 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | — | 1.7 m · 13 s | 5 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Playa Cavancha today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 08:00 · ▲ 13:00 · ▼ 19:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Playa Cavancha suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Playa Cavancha.