Is April a good time for surfing at Iquique – El Colegio?
April is one of the best months for surfing at Iquique – El Colegio. Waves 1.4 m, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 23°C.
Plan your trip to Iquique – El ColegioEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 19°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 23°C by day, 17°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 0 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in April
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AprGOOD
Punta Hermosa
Peru
1.8 m waves21° water24° air
1131 km away · Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ LIM 46 km
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AprPEAK SEASON
El Gringo
Arica · Chile
1.8 m waves21° water25° air
195 km away · Advanced only · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ ARI 15 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Chile in April →Where to go surfing in April →Questions
Is April a good time for surfing at Iquique – El Colegio?
April is one of the best months for surfing at Iquique – El Colegio. Waves 1.4 m, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 23°C.
How warm is the water at Iquique – El Colegio in April?
About 19°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Iquique – El Colegio in April?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Iquique – El Colegio in April?
Around 23°C by day and 17°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 0 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in April?
Within 1,500 km: Punta Hermosa (1.8 m waves) & Arica – El Gringo (1.8 m waves).
