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Playa Brava surf Forecast / Tarapaca / Chile
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Brava this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Brava over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Brava in the next 12 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 14s period and expected on Thursday (May 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 18th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 21st May) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 21st May) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Brava over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 305 | 455 | 441 | 881 | 831 | 803 | 803 | 809 | 924 | 1006 | 965 | 722 | 632 | 527 | 428 | 587 | 393 | 311 | 305 | 232 | 273 | 269 | 254 | 360 | 536 | 666 | 628 | 694 | 878 | 666 | 511 | 1074 | 1297 | 1738 | 1052 | 1130 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | cross- off | on | on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:05PM 1.11 | 7:04AM 1.14 | 6:49PM 1.07 | 7:38AM 1.22 | 7:30PM 1.04 | 8:10AM 1.29 | 8:10PM 1.01 | 8:43AM 1.35 | 8:49PM 0.97 | 9:17AM 1.39 | 9:28PM 0.94 | 9:51AM 1.41 | 10:08PM 0.90 | 10:27AM 1.42 | 10:49PM 0.86 | 11:06AM 1.42 | 11:36PM 0.83 | 11:49AM 1.40 | 12:29AM 0.81 | 12:37PM 1.37 | 1:33AM 0.81 | 1:31PM 1.33 | 2:44AM 0.85 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:36AM 0.41 | 1:06PM 0.56 | 1:06AM 0.40 | 1:54PM 0.52 | 1:35AM 0.39 | 2:38PM 0.48 | 2:04AM 0.39 | 3:20PM 0.45 | 2:33AM 0.39 | 4:01PM 0.42 | 3:04AM 0.40 | 4:43PM 0.41 | 3:35AM 0.42 | 5:27PM 0.41 | 4:08AM 0.45 | 6:14PM 0.42 | 4:46AM 0.47 | 7:04PM 0.42 | 5:31AM 0.51 | 7:58PM 0.42 | 6:28AM 0.55 | 8:53PM 0.41 | 7:41AM 0.59 | |||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thu 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 |
| Sunset | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Playa Brava Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Brava provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Brava can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Brava 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 (Playa Brava) 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 Playa Brava 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.
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