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
12.6° C
(Which is 2.4°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 Wednesday (Apr 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 15th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 17th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 18th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
5
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
1
2
1
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
2.2
SW
2.2
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SW
0.8
SW
1.3
SW
Period(s) (?)141413131514141514141413131312121111101313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)262619491710173626482670263332812708235623342135181914521031855595449460199504
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
5
SSE
10
NNE
10
N
5
NE
5
NNW
10
SSW
5
NNE
10
NNW
5
WNW
10
S
15
SW
15
SW
5
NE
10
NNE
15
NNW
5
NNW
10
WSW
25
SW
10
SSE
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
off
glasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
ononcrosscross-
off
offcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:20
Sunset6:24--6:23--6:22--6:21--6:20--6:19--6:17--
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----2-----------3----
Temp. °C181617161718171516161314131213141112141113
Feels °C (?)15151716181817151515111191110118109711
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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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