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Budeo Surf Forecast
/ Antofagasta (21 surf breaks) /
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Budeo surfForecast / Antofagasta / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 19 May 2026 -04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Budeo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Budeo sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Budeo this week:
The surf forecast for Budeo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Budeo in the next 16 days are 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 20th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 20th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 24th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Budeo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | |
178 | 113 | 304 | 357 | 328 | 215 | 170 | 170 | 149 | 76 | 72 | 108 | 165 | 214 | 424 | 429 | 443 | 352 | 336 | 238 | 212 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 11:16AM1.52m | 11:49PM1.05m | 12:07PM1.47m | 00:54AM1.02m | 1:01PM1.40m | 2:08AM1.01m | 2:00PM1.32m | 3:27AM1.04m | 3:04PM1.24m | 4:41AM1.10m | 4:10PM1.18m | 5:46AM1.18m | 5:12PM1.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:59PM0.29m | 5:28AM0.37m | 6:57PM0.30m | 6:26AM0.46m | 7:58PM0.30m | 7:33AM0.54m | 9:01PM0.31m | 8:52AM0.61m | 10:02PM0.30m | 10:17AM0.64m | 10:59PM0.29m | 11:35AM0.62m | 11:49PM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
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Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 178 | 63 | 304 | 357 | 328 | 215 | 170 | 170 | 149 | 76 | 72 | 37 | 165 | 214 | 424 | 429 | 443 | 352 | 336 | 238 | 212 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SSW 13 | WNW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | NW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SW 5 | WNW 12 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 |
| kJ | 94 | 113 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 56 | 23 | 61 | 30 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 37 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | SSW 16 | WSW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | WSW 9 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WNW 12 | WSW 8 | WNW 12 | NW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | NW 13 |
| kJ | 17 | 99 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 41 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 20 | 108 | 27 | 21 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 33 | 21 | 21 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | SSW 3 | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | 1 | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 376 | 376 | 0 | 376 | 28 | 0 | 198 | 28 | 0 | 376 | 376 | 0 | 376 | 376 | 71 | 376 | 376 | 71 | 198 | 376 | 71 |
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Information about the Budeo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Budeo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Budeo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Budeo 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 (Budeo) 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 Budeo 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.
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