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Barrancon surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 -04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Barrancon surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Barrancon sea temperature is
17.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barrancon this week:
The surf forecast for Barrancon over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barrancon in the next 16 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 21st May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 24th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 24th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barrancon over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wed 27 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | |
434 | 346 | 346 | 290 | 180 | 99 | 126 | 167 | 371 | 505 | 788 | 911 | 681 | 560 | 473 | 430 | 503 | 185 | 330 | 374 | 546 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 00:45AM0.64m | 12:59PM1.22m | 1:56AM0.64m | 2:00PM1.15m | 3:10AM0.68m | 3:03PM1.06m | 4:21AM0.74m | 4:05PM0.98m | 5:22AM0.83m | 5:04PM0.91m | 6:13AM0.91m | 5:59PM0.84m | 6:56AM0.99m | 6:50PM0.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:02AM0.16m | 8:07PM0.06m | 7:09AM0.23m | 9:10PM0.08m | 8:27AM0.29m | 10:07PM0.08m | 9:50AM0.33m | 10:57PM0.09m | 11:08AM0.32m | 11:41PM0.10m | 12:16PM0.30m | 00:19AM0.11m | 1:14PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — |
 | 6:07 | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 |
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Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 434 | 346 | 346 | 290 | 180 | 99 | 126 | 167 | 371 | 505 | 788 | 911 | 681 | 560 | 473 | 430 | 503 | 185 | 330 | 374 | 546 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 5 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 5 | WSW 8 | WNW 15 | SW 6 | WNW 15 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 17 | SW 12 | SW 9 | SW 8 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 19 | 18 | 68 | 43 | 109 | 85 | 12 | 85 | 30 | 22 | 7 | 21 | 33 | 21 | 26 | 31 | 45 | 139 | 95 | 64 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WSW 9 | NW 13 | WSW 9 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 11 | NW 16 | SSW 8 | WNW 12 | WSW 8 | NW 15 | WSW 7 | WNW 14 | WNW 18 | NW 13 | SW 15 | NW 16 | WNW 12 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 17 | 26 | 8 | 51 | 38 | 29 | 41 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 33 | 5 | 21 | 30 | 28 | 80 | 41 | 15 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | — | SW 6 | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 85 | 61 | — | 20 | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 179 | 179 | 53 | 179 | 179 | 0 | 179 | 179 | 0 | 179 | 179 | 0 | 179 | 179 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Barrancon Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Barrancon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Barrancon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barrancon 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 (Barrancon) 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 Barrancon 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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