Surf Forecasts:
Buchupureo surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, WSW swell with 2,003 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period with WSW swell.
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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Buchupureo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at the next couple of weeks for Buchupureo. This is a classic Chilean point break that needs a SW groundswell and clean conditions to really fire, and we've got some decent windows coming up.
The first true standout is the morning of Saturday the 5th. After a week of building swell and some tricky cross-off winds, we finally get a window of clean, lined-up waves. The swell is a solid 3ft from the SW with a very long period of 18 seconds, meaning proper groundswell energy (combined energy of 1122). This is the kind of swell that wraps perfectly into the point, offering long, walled rides. The wind is a light offshore from the S, which will groom the faces to perfection. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 56°, which is a nice bonus. Get on it early as the afternoon holds similar quality.
The following morning, Sunday the 6th, is also a belter. We get glassy conditions with the ENE wind dropping to nothing, and the swell has bumped up to 5ft from the SW with a 14-second period (combined energy of 1072). This is a bigger, more powerful wave than the day before, still pushing plenty of energy into the point. It's a serious contender for the best of the week, offering punchy, clean walls for the experienced crew. Just be aware this swell size is closing in on the 5ft mark, so it's not for beginners.
Later in the period, the morning of Monday the 14th shows a bit more promise. The wind goes glassy again with a light NW breeze, and we have a 5ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 15-second period (combined energy of 893). The combo of glass and a long-period SW groundswell is a recipe for some classic, reeling point-break waves.
The long-range stuff for the second week is a bit more of a gamble, but the morning of Sunday the 13th looks like a solid option. A 5ft SW swell with a 15-second period (combined energy of 893) under glassy S winds. It's a promising setup, but we're far enough out that treat it as a hopeful punt.
The forecast has a few days of nothing really cooking, especially mid-week, where the wind is a bit messy and the swell drops off. But that's the nature of the game; you wait for the right pulse and the right wind. The consistent, exposed nature of the point means it won't be flat for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 8 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 256 | 238 | 223 | 305 | 411 | 321 | 683 | 1800 | 586 | 543 | 269 | 432 | 614 | 677 | 1164 | 1063 | 874 | 744 | 899 | 686 | 444 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 12:55PM1.16m | 1:24AM1.28m | 1:38PM1.03m | 2:13AM1.26m | 2:32PM0.89m | 3:17AM1.23m | 3:54PM0.77m | 4:41AM1.23m | 5:51PM0.74m | 6:12AM1.28m | 7:24PM0.80m | 7:26AM1.38m | 8:23PM0.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:00PM0.20m | 7:45AM0.29m | 7:35PM0.27m | 8:51AM0.37m | 8:19PM0.36m | 10:24AM0.41m | 9:26PM0.43m | 12:12PM0.37m | 11:06PM0.46m | 1:32PM0.27m | 1:39AM0.40m | 2:27PM0.16m | 1:47AM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | — | SW 8 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 256 | 211 | 154 | 111 | 411 | 321 | 683 | — | 297 | 543 | 189 | 282 | 328 | 677 | 1164 | 1063 | 874 | 744 | 899 | 686 | 444 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 15 | — | WSW 13 | W 24 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 | WSW 12 | SSW 8 | W 22 | — | — | — | — | SW 7 |
| kJ | 29 | 238 | 223 | 305 | 184 | 249 | 422 | — | 586 | 11 | 208 | 388 | 614 | 177 | 114 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 61 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | W 24 | WSW 22 | WSW 20 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 134 | 21 | 3 | 50 | 46 | 156 | — | — | — | 11 | 46 | 432 | 180 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 14 | SE 3 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | SW 8 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1800 | 4 | 248 | 269 | 329 | — | 232 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 0 | 41 | 115 | 0 | 21 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 0 |
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