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Barrancon surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 05 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
16.1° C
(Which is 3.2°C colder than average for this time of year)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 Tuesday (May 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barrancon in the next 16 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 5PM. 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+) | 8PM (Tue 5th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 8th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 9th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 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 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | |
1485 | 1137 | 925 | 706 | 465 | 548 | 1009 | 1844 | 2101 | 1697 | 1486 | 1193 | 2250 | 872 | 529 | 573 | 885 | 680 | 609 | 628 | 777 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | |
High Tide | 00:05AM0.58m | 12:18PM1.01m | 00:59AM0.54m | 1:08PM0.97m | 2:06AM0.51m | 2:03PM0.94m | 3:23AM0.53m | 2:58PM0.92m | 4:32AM0.58m | 3:53PM0.90m | 5:23AM0.66m | 4:45PM0.90m | 6:03AM0.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:33PM0.20m | 5:16AM0.26m | 7:30PM0.23m | 5:56AM0.31m | 8:35PM0.25m | 6:44AM0.36m | 9:38PM0.25m | 7:49AM0.40m | 10:30PM0.23m | 9:12AM0.43m | 11:10PM0.20m | 10:32AM0.42m | 11:43PM0.17m | 11:39AM0.37m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 |
 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | 6:09 |
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Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
 kJ | 1485 | 1137 | 925 | 706 | 465 | 396 | 790 | 1844 | 1141 | 1109 | 966 | 961 | 2250 | 872 | 354 | 573 | 885 | 680 | 609 | 628 | 777 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 18 | SW 7 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 19 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 9 | WNW 13 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 33 | 18 | 34 | 35 | 255 | 61 | 357 | 718 | 2101 | 1697 | 1486 | 1193 | 37 | 489 | 529 | 141 | 17 | 184 | 278 | 137 | 83 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 5 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 15 | NW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | SW 10 | NW 18 | WNW 16 | NW 16 | SW 12 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | — | 18 | 60 | 59 | 13 | 548 | 1009 | 227 | 14 | 14 | 33 | 8 | 20 | 28 | 28 | 50 | 12 | 25 | 66 | 118 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 49 | 45 | 179 | 0 | 0 | 179 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 179 | 179 | 0 | 179 | 179 | 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.
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