180 NM West of Iquique, Chile - Live Wave Heights & Surf Conditions

Monitor tsunami detection signals from the 180 NM West of Iquique, Chile station (Station 32401) near International. Follow deep-ocean pressure readings and alert status used by NOAA warning centers.

Current Conditions

This station has limited data availability.

About 180 NM West of Iquique, Chile Buoy

The 180 NM West of Iquique, Chile buoy is part of the NOAA National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) network. It monitors deep-ocean pressure changes and sea-level anomalies to detect tsunami waves before they reach shore. The readings feed tsunami warning centers, emergency managers, and coastal resilience planners across International.

This station participates in NOAA’s Deep-ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunamis (DART) network, designed to spot tsunami waves and trigger early warnings.

Data Applications

  • Emergency managers: Receive rapid tsunami alerts and confirmation readings to guide evacuations and public safety messaging.
  • NOAA Warning Centers: Verify tsunami models with live ocean-bottom pressure changes and refine alert thresholds.
  • Researchers: Study seismic-driven wave propagation and improve coastal inundation models.
  • Coastal planners: Assess long-term tsunami risk and strengthen resilience plans for vulnerable communities.

Station Info

Station ID
32401
Location
20.442°S, 73.422°W
Data Sources
NDBC
Program
Tsunami
Type
dart