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
12.5° C
(Which is 1.6°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 08) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buchupureo in the next 16 days are 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 8th May)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 8th May)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 9th May)8ft (2.4m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
9
2.4
SW
15
1.8
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.1
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
1.4
SW
8
1.6
SW
8
1.4
SW
8
1.5
SW
8
0.9
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1290
1626
549
2517
1332
837
578
605
961
560
560
315
252
319
336
190
239
319
277
286
248
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
SSW
15
SSE
20
S
15
S
15
SE
15
SSE
15
S
10
ESE
0
E
5
S
5
ENE
5
SW
15
SW
10
SE
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
ESE
5
SSE
20
SSW
10
SSE
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:04PM1.15m
4:34AM0.71m
4:07PM1.11m
5:48AM0.77m
5:12PM1.10m
6:41AM0.87m
6:11PM1.11m
7:21AM1.00m
7:06PM1.13m
7:57AM1.15m
7:57PM1.14m
8:35AM1.31m
8:46PM1.15m
Low Tide
10:41PM0.38m
9:09AM0.57m
11:39PM0.35m
10:43AM0.57m
00:24AM0.30m
12:03PM0.52m
1:01AM0.25m
1:07PM0.43m
1:36AM0.19m
2:01PM0.32m
2:11AM0.15m
2:52PM0.20m
2:47AM0.12m
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
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7:35
7:35
7:35
7:37
7:37
7:39
7:39
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5:59
5:58
5:57
5:57
5:55
5:54
5:53
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Temp °C
12
13
13
12
16
11
15
18
15
18
19
16
16
16
16
16
17
16
15
16
14
9
13
11
6
11
7
11
14
12
17
17
14
14
14
14
15
14
14
12
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
9
2.4
SW
15
1.8
WSW
14
1.7
SW
8
1.6
SW
9
1.1
WSW
12
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
8
0.9
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
8
0.8
SW
12
1.6
SW
8
1.4
SW
8
0.9
SW
13
1.3
SW
7
Energy kJ
1290
1626
549
2517
1332
408
367
377
961
560
560
135
252
319
336
128
175
319
277
286
189
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
16
0.3
NW
16
1
SW
13
0.1
NW
15
0.2
WNW
15
1.6
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
8
1.1
SW
8
1
SW
8
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
7
0.4
WSW
15
0.8
SW
7
0.8
SW
13
0.6
WSW
16
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.9
SW
12
Energy kJ
10
41
340
9
21
837
578
605
283
153
120
315
77
86
73
190
173
251
250
27
248
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.7
WSW
18
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.3
NW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.1
NW
14
0.2
WNW
18
0.7
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.6
W
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
NW
16
0.5
W
11
0.4
NW
15
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
SW
11
0.3
NW
14
0.1
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
Energy kJ
6
6
273
6
6
34
314
8
31
155
49
99
40
66
59
54
84
43
32
15
113
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
3
0.3
SE
3
1.5
SW
9
1.6
SW
9
0.8
SW
7
1.4
SW
8
1.5
SW
8
Energy kJ
1
1
336
367
62
239
284
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
115
41
0
21
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
41
41
0
0
0
0
0
41
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Concepcion
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
9
5
5
5
6
8
9
7
5
5
5
4
6
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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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