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El Faro surf Forecast / Tarapaca / Chile

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 28 Mar 2024 -04
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El Faro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Faro sea temperature is 19.5°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 22.0 °C max: 24.3 °C min: 20.6 °C)
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El Faro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Faro sea temperature is 19.5°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 22.0 °C max: 24.3 °C min: 20.6 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Faro this week:

The surf forecast for El Faro over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Faro in the next 12 days are 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 04) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 03) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 28th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 29th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 4th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Faro over the next 12 days.

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Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
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Rating
(10 max)
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
0.8
WNW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
0.7
WNW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.8
WNW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.8
WNW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
2
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
Period(s) (?)131812151616141413131211111912111811111616151514141416161515161515141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)41839922823932622926423834231628224628833637134739532331132643039365642555387412731067102816932234206914881244743700
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
5
SW
10
SW
0
WSW
10
S
15
SW
0
NNW
0
S
10
SW
5
NNE
5
NE
5
W
5
NNE
0
W
5
WSW
5
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
0
NNE
5
SSW
15
SW
5
NE
0
ESE
5
WSW
5
N
5
S
5
WSW
5
NE
10
SSW
10
SW
5
S
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
onglassglassonglasscross-
on
onglassglassonglassglasscross-
on
glassglassonglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onglassglassonglasscrossglassglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:20AM
1.05
12:48PM
1.27
12:54AM
0.98
1:26PM
1.25
1:34AM
0.90
2:14PM
1.24
2:30AM
0.84
3:15PM
1.23
3:56AM
0.80
4:30PM
1.24
5:36AM
0.82
5:45PM
1.27
6:49AM
0.89
6:49PM
1.33
7:43AM
0.99
7:44PM
1.38
8:28AM
1.11
8:34PM
1.40
9:11AM
1.23
9:21PM
1.39
9:53AM
1.34
10:06PM
1.35
10:36AM
1.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:37PM
0.51
6:14AM
0.49
7:21PM
0.55
6:39AM
0.52
8:13PM
0.59
7:09AM
0.56
9:22PM
0.62
7:51AM
0.60
10:48PM
0.61
8:58AM
0.63
12:08AM
0.57
10:33AM
0.64
1:06AM
0.50
12:02PM
0.59
1:51AM
0.43
1:14PM
0.52
2:30AM
0.36
2:14PM
0.44
3:07AM
0.30
3:08PM
0.37
3:43AM
0.27
4:01PM
0.32
4:19AM
0.25
Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
Sunrise--7:47--7:47--7:47--7:47--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:50
Sunset7:43--7:42--7:42--7:40--7:39--7:38--7:37--7:37--7:36--7:36--7:35--7:34--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232223232123222122222022222021212022212023222022222021212021211921211922
Feels °C (?)242424242324232322222223232323222222222123222221212122222121222021212021

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the El Faro Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Faro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at El Faro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Faro surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (El Faro) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for El Faro may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Tarapaca? If you are looking for accommodation near El Faro, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tarapaca, consider staying in Iquique which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Patillos which is 57 km (35 miles) away

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