Is August a good time for surfing at Iquique – El Colegio?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Iquique – El Colegio. Waves 1.5 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 19°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: 1.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 17°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 19°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 2 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 August
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AugPEAK SEASON
Punta Hermosa
Peru
2 m waves18° water19° air
1131 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ LIM 46 km
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AugPEAK SEASON
El Gringo
Arica · Chile
1.9 m waves18° water19° air
195 km away · Advanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ ARI 15 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Chile in August →Where to go surfing in August →Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Iquique – El Colegio?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Iquique – El Colegio. Waves 1.5 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 19°C.
How warm is the water at Iquique – El Colegio in August?
About 17°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Iquique – El Colegio in August?
About 1.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Iquique – El Colegio in August?
Around 19°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 2 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Punta Hermosa (2 m waves) & Arica – El Gringo (1.9 m waves).
