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
12.3° C
(Which is 1.7°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 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Buchupureo in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 15th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 16th May)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 16th May)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
3
4
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
7
2.1
SW
9
2.1
SW
10
2.4
SW
10
2.1
SW
10
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
10
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
10
1.3
SW
10
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
8
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
165
262
631
823
1115
825
813
632
495
374
369
341
761
365
320
503
503
344
132
104
95
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
10
ESE
5
SSW
10
SW
5
SE
5
SSW
15
SSW
10
SE
5
S
15
SSW
10
ESE
5
ESE
5
SSE
10
NE
5
NNW
5
N
5
ENE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
9:14AM1.46m
9:36PM1.13m
9:56AM1.58m
10:25PM1.10m
10:40AM1.66m
11:16PM1.05m
11:28AM1.68m
00:09AM0.99m
12:20PM1.66m
1:05AM0.92m
1:15PM1.59m
2:09AM0.87m
2:15PM1.49m
3:20AM0.85m
Low Tide
3:42PM0.09m
3:26AM0.10m
4:32PM0.02m
4:07AM0.11m
5:24PM-0.02m
4:50AM0.13m
6:18PM-0.01m
5:37AM0.17m
7:16PM0.03m
6:28AM0.22m
8:18PM0.08m
7:27AM0.30m
9:23PM0.13m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:51
5:51
5:50
5:49
Temp °C
14
15
12
10
15
12
14
14
12
15
15
14
16
17
15
17
18
16
15
15
12
10
10
8
6
11
8
12
11
10
13
11
11
13
13
12
14
16
13
13
13
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
8
0.7
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.3
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
2.1
SW
10
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
10
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
10
1.6
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.3
SW
10
1.3
SW
12
0.4
NW
13
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
8
0.9
SW
8
0.7
SW
8
Energy kJ
141
248
444
823
967
825
813
632
495
260
369
341
761
256
320
503
45
344
126
104
57
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.3
SW
19
0.2
WNW
18
0.2
WNW
12
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
10
1.2
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.1
SW
13
0.4
NW
15
1
SW
13
0.3
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.9
SW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.2
W
9
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
Energy kJ
139
67
59
31
14
677
327
262
208
374
54
311
21
19
269
45
7
103
132
100
66
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.4
NW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
18
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
NW
16
0.4
NW
16
0.2
W
10
0.3
SW
16
0.1
NW
12
0.4
NW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
14
0.4
NW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.1
NW
11
0.4
NW
13
0.2
W
9
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
165
44
14
14
30
16
66
66
8
40
6
54
21
19
44
41
5
45
6
50
95
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
7
2.1
SW
9
2.1
SW
10
2.4
SW
10
1.2
SW
10
1.4
SW
10
1.3
SW
12
0.2
NNE
3
Energy kJ
262
631
800
1115
273
365
503
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
Distance (km)
0
115
115
0
41
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
41
185
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Concepcion
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
5
5
8
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
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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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