El Morro
Iquique · Chile
Surf spotgood for advanced surfers
Heavy slab barrel, famous in bodyboarding. Best wind — E in the morning.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Surf spot |
|---|---|
| Good for | advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from south — northwest |
| Coordinates | -20.215, -70.159 |
FAQ
Is El Morro good for beginners?
El Morro is a spot for advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for El Morro today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#chile-iquique/el-morro-iquique. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Iquique
- El Colegio — Reef break, advanced surfers
- Cavancha — Beach break in a bay, beginners
- Playa Brava — Reef peaks, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Huayquique — Reef break, intermediates and advanced surfers