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Buchupureo surfForecast / Concepcion / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 -04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.4° C
(Which is 1.8°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 (May 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 2.5m and 10s 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) 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 2.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 6th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 6th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 7th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buchupureo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WNW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | |
1217 | 980 | 403 | 551 | 2118 | 1992 | 2622 | 2140 | 1787 | 1505 | 970 | 340 | 1227 | 1686 | 850 | 553 | 903 | 1121 | 746 | 623 | 357 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 12:38PM1.34m | 1:15AM0.81m | 1:20PM1.28m | 2:05AM0.75m | 2:08PM1.21m | 3:11AM0.71m | 3:04PM1.15m | 4:34AM0.71m | 4:07PM1.11m | 5:48AM0.77m | 5:12PM1.10m | 6:41AM0.87m | 6:11PM1.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:35PM0.29m | 6:29AM0.41m | 8:29PM0.34m | 7:06AM0.47m | 9:33PM0.38m | 7:55AM0.52m | 10:41PM0.38m | 9:09AM0.57m | 11:39PM0.35m | 10:43AM0.57m | 00:24AM0.30m | 12:03PM0.52m | 1:01AM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — |
— | — | 8 | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 17 |
14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | N 7 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 7 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 1217 | 980 | 403 | 167 | 2118 | 1069 | 2622 | 2140 | 1787 | 1505 | 970 | 241 | 1227 | 1686 | 454 | 328 | 903 | 1121 | 746 | 623 | 357 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | SW 18 | W 10 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 9 | W 10 | SW 8 | NW 16 | NW 16 | SW 13 | SW 9 | WNW 15 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 |
| kJ | 25 | 155 | 225 | 304 | 1394 | 1992 | 375 | 52 | 284 | 10 | 41 | 340 | 393 | 21 | 850 | 553 | 205 | 343 | 262 | 165 | 114 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 20 | NW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 18 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | WSW 16 | NW 15 | NW 12 | SW 16 | WSW 13 | NW 14 | WNW 18 | NW 18 | WSW 12 | W 12 |
| kJ | 37 | 23 | 227 | 427 | 247 | 192 | 121 | 49 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 240 | 9 | 6 | 41 | 361 | 8 | 31 | 49 | 29 | 71 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | N 6 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | SW 4 | — | SSE 3 | SW 5 | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | 180 | 551 | — | — | — | 450 | — | — | 17 | — | 2 | 45 | — | — | 328 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 191 | 191 | 292 | 495 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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