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
12.7° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Thursday (May 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be 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+) 2AM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 16th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
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 16°C on Wed night, min 6°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wed
20
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.4
SW
8
1.4
SW
8
1.9
SW
8
2.1
SW
9
2.3
SW
10
2.4
SW
10
2.3
SW
10
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
8
1.4
SW
8
1.8
SW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
412
347
331
227
245
458
794
948
1115
1090
813
632
495
865
736
335
609
721
299
283
475
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
5
S
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSE
15
S
20
SSW
10
SE
0
SSE
10
SSW
10
ESE
0
SW
10
SSW
5
SE
5
SW
15
SSW
5
SE
5
SSW
10
SW
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
High Tide
8:35AM1.31m
8:46PM1.15m
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
Low Tide
2:11AM0.15m
2:52PM0.20m
2:47AM0.12m
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
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:39
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:54
5:53
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:51
5:51
5:50
Temp °C
16
16
16
14
14
15
13
10
15
12
14
15
14
17
17
15
17
17
15
16
16
12
12
11
10
10
9
9
6
10
8
12
11
11
15
14
12
14
13
13
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
7
1.1
SW
7
1
SW
13
1.4
SW
8
1.4
SW
8
0.7
SW
16
1
SW
15
2.3
SW
10
1.4
SW
16
2.3
SW
10
1.5
SW
10
1.3
SW
10
1.2
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.1
SW
10
1.4
SW
12
0.3
W
11
1.5
SW
8
1.4
SW
8
0.7
SW
12
Energy kJ
152
121
331
227
245
248
444
948
967
1090
408
327
495
865
736
245
609
20
299
283
141
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.3
SW
19
1.3
SW
16
0.2
WNW
12
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
10
0.3
SW
16
0.4
NW
15
1.1
SW
12
0.3
W
11
0.2
WNW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.3
WNW
13
Energy kJ
412
347
44
175
116
71
59
823
14
696
813
632
268
40
54
335
21
19
235
221
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
14
0.1
SW
19
0.4
NW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.4
NW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
18
0.2
WNW
18
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
NW
16
0.4
NW
16
0.2
W
10
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
NW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
NW
14
0.4
NW
13
0.3
WNW
13
0.2
W
10
Energy kJ
54
51
15
44
165
44
14
31
30
16
66
66
7
21
14
54
21
32
44
35
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
7
1.9
SW
8
2.1
SW
9
2.4
SW
10
1.5
SW
13
1.8
SW
9
Energy kJ
134
458
794
1115
721
475
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
2
3
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
Distance (km)
0
0
115
0
0
371
21
0
41
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
115
Best forecast wave conditions in Concepcion
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
2
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
4
4
4
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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