Intendencia
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Some people say that Intendencia is like Teahupoo but at a small scale. The danger is similar though.
Additional Info:
Heavy left. Need to be perfect to riddeable. Intendencia is a short wave. If you wipe out, you're dead. The drop is almost impossible to make. This spot is specially good for bodyboarding, but is also good for surfing.
Location
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Intendencia is located north of Playa Cavancha in Iquique.
| Walk | Good walk (15-30 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Don't know - 10ft+ |
| Tide | High tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Urchins, Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Las Urracas
0.12 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
La Cosa
0.26 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Punta 2
0.46 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |