Colegio
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Think of this: If only in Arica and Iquique there are about 10 perfect waves, imagine how many other perfect waves are out there in the desert. (just get a 4x4 vehicle and go exploring)
Atmosphere:
This is one of Iquique's many hawaiian style reef breaks.
Additional Info:
This spot is in the top 10 of chilean surfing. Its hard to ride it with a board less than 8'.
Most of the time is very hollow.
Location
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El Colegio is in the city of Iquique. The actual address is Balmaceda 580. The spot is in front of a surf shop(Vertical store).
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Powerful |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | 10ft-12ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | High tide only |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Mauro
0.10 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Las Urracas
0.13 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Punta 1
0.20 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |