Buchupureo surfForecast / Concepcion / Chile

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Buchupureo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Buchupureo sea temperature is
12.1° C
(Which is 2.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Buchupureo this week:

The surf forecast for Buchupureo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buchupureo in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 1st May)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 4th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 4th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thu
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
2
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
4
4
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
2
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1
SW
11
0.8
WSW
18
2.1
WSW
15
3
WSW
14
3
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
13
2.3
WSW
12
2
WSW
12
1.7
SW
11
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
21
2
SW
18
2.1
SW
17
1.9
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
960
986
1240
1417
1191
1036
672
237
427
1902
3206
2948
2274
1496
1138
715
553
1124
2644
2471
1855
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
10
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
5
WNW
5
NNW
5
S
5
SW
5
WSW
5
S
10
SE
10
S
10
ENE
15
NE
15
NNE
10
NE
10
N
10
N
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:09PM1.13m
10:23AM1.42m
10:45PM1.07m
10:54AM1.44m
11:20PM1.02m
11:26AM1.44m
11:56PM0.95m
12:00PM1.40m
00:34AM0.88m
12:38PM1.34m
1:15AM0.81m
1:20PM1.28m
2:05AM0.75m
2:08PM1.21m
Low Tide
4:00AM0.18m
4:51PM0.14m
4:28AM0.21m
5:28PM0.14m
4:56AM0.26m
6:07PM0.17m
5:26AM0.31m
6:49PM0.23m
5:56AM0.36m
7:35PM0.29m
6:29AM0.41m
8:29PM0.34m
7:06AM0.47m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
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7:28
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
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6:07
6:06
6:05
6:04
6:02
6:01
6:00
6:00
5
2
2
Temp °C
12
16
15
13
15
17
12
15
15
14
15
16
15
16
18
16
15
14
16
16
17
10
13
11
10
11
12
8
13
14
14
14
14
14
14
16
15
13
12
15
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
2
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1
SW
11
0.8
WSW
18
2.1
WSW
15
3
WSW
14
3
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
13
2.3
WSW
12
2
WSW
12
1.7
SW
11
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
21
2
SW
18
2
WNW
11
1.9
SW
16
Energy kJ
960
986
1240
1417
1191
1036
672
237
427
1902
3206
2948
2274
1496
1138
715
469
1124
2644
938
1855
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
15
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.4
NW
15
0.3
NW
14
0.7
SW
11
1.6
WSW
11
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
NW
16
0.5
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
11
1.3
WNW
9
2.1
SW
17
1.6
WNW
10
Energy kJ
34
28
28
27
28
23
54
33
116
622
28
28
17
40
155
330
553
237
289
2471
523
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.3
NW
16
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
W
18
0.1
NW
15
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.4
WSW
13
0.1
NW
18
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.3
SW
20
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
SW
23
0.8
SW
14
0.5
W
14
0.1
NW
18
0.3
NW
18
Energy kJ
42
10
40
25
24
8
23
23
57
12
5
5
5
60
14
14
268
285
102
12
49
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
4
0.8
N
4
0.9
NNE
4
0.9
N
5
Energy kJ
9
19
26
37
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
4
4
1
3
2
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
2
Distance (km)
0
0
115
0
0
115
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
21
191
21
191
115
Best forecast wave conditions in Concepcion
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
4
4
4
3
2
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
6
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
8
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Information about the Buchupureo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Buchupureo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Buchupureo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Buchupureo 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 (Buchupureo) 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 Buchupureo 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.

Buchupureo is 42 km (26 miles) from Cauquenes. If you plan a holiday in Concepcion, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cauquenes. Cauquenes has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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