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Barrancon surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 16 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
18.1° 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 Sunday (May 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barrancon in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 17th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 17th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 18th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
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 Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | |
244 | 282 | 817 | 687 | 957 | 711 | 701 | 450 | 368 | 304 | 472 | 530 | 621 | 427 | 346 | 346 | 290 | 247 | 146 | 112 | 169 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | |
High Tide | 8:53PM0.79m | 9:23AM1.30m | 9:46PM0.74m | 10:12AM1.33m | 10:41PM0.70m | 11:04AM1.32m | 11:40PM0.66m | 12:00PM1.28m | 00:45AM0.64m | 12:59PM1.22m | 1:56AM0.64m | 2:00PM1.15m | 3:10AM0.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:14PM0.07m | 2:39AM0.02m | 4:07PM0.03m | 3:23AM0.03m | 5:03PM0.01m | 4:11AM0.05m | 6:01PM0.02m | 5:03AM0.10m | 7:03PM0.04m | 6:02AM0.16m | 8:07PM0.06m | 7:09AM0.23m | 9:10PM0.08m | 8:27AM0.29m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 |
 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | 6:06 |
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Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | SW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 |
 kJ | 244 | 282 | 817 | 207 | 957 | 711 | 701 | 450 | 368 | 304 | 472 | 530 | 621 | 427 | 346 | 346 | 290 | 247 | 146 | 100 | 83 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 9 | SW 17 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | NW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 16 | NW 13 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 179 | 268 | 159 | 687 | 375 | 277 | 196 | 212 | 137 | 117 | 44 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 68 | 26 | 109 | 52 | 79 | 169 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | SSW 20 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | NW 15 | NW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | WSW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | SW 16 | WNW 13 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 27 | 253 | 64 | 134 | 54 | 54 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 28 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 23 | 42 | 17 | 57 | 112 | 85 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 179 | 0 | 0 | 179 | 0 | 0 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 175 | 0 | 179 | 179 | 0 | 179 | 179 | 0 | 45 | 95 | 0 | 179 |
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in Tarapaca? If you are looking for accommodation near Barrancon, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tarapaca, consider staying in Tocopilla which is 29 km (18 miles) away.
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