Barrancon surf break

Barrancon surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile

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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 Monday (May 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barrancon in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 27th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 28th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barrancon over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
0
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.8
SW
15
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.6
SW
16
2.2
SW
15
2.3
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.9
SW
14
1.3
SW
20
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
167
371
505
788
676
681
569
473
386
361
355
301
444
335
1384
2055
2232
1837
1568
1423
1350
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
5
NNE
5
WNW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SW
15
SSW
0
SSW
5
SW
10
SW
5
NE
5
S
10
SSW
5
NE
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
High Tide
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
7:33AM1.05m
7:37PM0.73m
8:09AM1.09m
8:21PM0.70m
Low Tide
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
00:54AM0.13m
2:03PM0.22m
1:27AM0.14m
2:47PM0.18m
2:00AM0.15m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:06
6:06
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
Temp °C
21
21
20
22
22
21
23
23
22
23
23
22
23
24
22
23
23
21
22
23
22
20
20
18
20
20
20
23
23
22
24
24
23
23
24
22
24
24
21
23
24
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
11
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.6
SW
16
2.2
SW
15
2.3
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SW
12
Energy kJ
167
371
505
788
676
681
569
473
386
361
355
250
444
335
1384
2055
2232
1837
1568
1423
868
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
11
0.3
SSW
8
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WNW
15
0.8
SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.6
SSW
7
0.5
SW
6
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
6
0.3
NW
14
0.3
SW
24
0.6
SW
22
0.8
SW
21
1.3
SW
20
Energy kJ
85
30
14
7
21
45
33
34
30
21
161
301
41
53
210
34
33
87
298
647
1350
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
10
0.3
NW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WSW
8
0.3
NW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
18
0.3
SW
17
0.3
NW
13
0.4
NW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
5
0.4
NW
15
0.1
SW
26
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
Energy kJ
38
41
14
14
7
33
21
21
30
46
28
66
15
183
23
54
26
28
28
27
27
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
5
0.7
SSW
10
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.7
SW
5
Energy kJ
11
81
17
18
28
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
179
95
95
179
179
49
0
179
0
0
179
0
179
179
0
0
164
0
0
164
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Tarapaca
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
9
8
6
8
6
7
8
9
7
6
5
5
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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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