El Loa Surf Guide
El Loa in Tarapaca is an exposed river break that is often working. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the east northeast and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Easily blown out by onshore winds Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. The river break offers both left and right hand waves. Good surf at all stages of the tide. The location means that it never gets crowded. Beware of - Rips / undertow - Rocks.
El Loa Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| very consistent | 20.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing El Loa:
The best conditions reported for surf at El Loa occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East-northeast.
El Loa Surf:
Thursday, 29 October 2026, 03:46 Local time| Giovedì 29 | ||||
| 0AM | 3AM | 6AM | 9AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Periodo (s) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Vento (km/h) | ||||
| Stato del vento | glass | glass | glass | glass |









