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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 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Brava in the next 12 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 09) at 8PM. 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 12s period and expected on Thursday (May 09) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 4th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 7th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 9th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Brava over the next 12 days.
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 148 | 184 | 442 | 249 | 432 | 496 | 902 | 538 | 895 | 796 | 572 | 555 | 437 | 904 | 918 | 808 | 518 | 493 | 283 | 235 | 184 | 262 | 208 | 231 | 527 | 458 | 485 | 409 | 327 | 272 | 336 | 145 | 111 | 93 | 125 | 159 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | glass | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:05AM 1.21 | 7:04PM 1.25 | 7:49AM 1.34 | 7:54PM 1.21 | 8:33AM 1.44 | 8:43PM 1.15 | 9:16AM 1.52 | 9:31PM 1.09 | 10:00AM 1.55 | 10:19PM 1.01 | 10:45AM 1.54 | 11:10PM 0.94 | 11:32AM 1.50 | 12:04AM 0.88 | 12:22PM 1.43 | 1:06AM 0.84 | 1:16PM 1.35 | 2:20AM 0.82 | 2:15PM 1.28 | 3:40AM 0.84 | 3:18PM 1.22 | 4:51AM 0.89 | 4:20PM 1.17 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:46AM 0.32 | 1:05PM 0.46 | 1:25AM 0.28 | 2:03PM 0.39 | 2:03AM 0.26 | 2:58PM 0.34 | 2:41AM 0.26 | 3:51PM 0.31 | 3:20AM 0.28 | 4:44PM 0.31 | 3:59AM 0.32 | 5:38PM 0.34 | 4:40AM 0.38 | 6:35PM 0.38 | 5:24AM 0.45 | 7:35PM 0.42 | 6:14AM 0.53 | 8:39PM 0.45 | 7:14AM 0.60 | 9:43PM 0.46 | 8:30AM 0.65 | 10:39PM 0.46 | 9:54AM 0.66 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 |
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| Temp. °C | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon 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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