Budeo surfForecast / Antofagasta / Chile

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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
17.8° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Friday (Apr 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Budeo in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 24th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 24th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 25th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thu
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
2
4
3
3
4
2
2
3
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.5
SW
11
1.2
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.3
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
12
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
10
1.1
SW
9
1
SW
9
0.9
SW
8
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
928
1088
1140
1064
1253
1387
1407
1292
524
525
966
864
411
260
268
208
196
170
105
90
127
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
SW
0
NNE
10
WSW
10
SW
0
NNW
10
WSW
10
SW
5
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
W
5
WSW
0
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:35AM0.98m
3:36PM1.25m
5:02AM1.04m
4:49PM1.23m
6:11AM1.13m
5:54PM1.22m
7:04AM1.22m
6:48PM1.21m
7:50AM1.31m
7:35PM1.20m
8:30AM1.37m
8:17PM1.18m
9:06AM1.40m
Low Tide
9:24PM0.42m
9:04AM0.60m
10:37PM0.39m
10:35AM0.62m
11:39PM0.35m
11:55AM0.59m
00:31AM0.30m
12:59PM0.54m
1:15AM0.26m
1:52PM0.50m
1:54AM0.24m
2:37PM0.47m
2:29AM0.23m
3:19PM0.46m
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:58
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
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6:20
6:20
6:19
6:17
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:15
Temp °C
18
19
20
17
20
20
17
20
20
17
20
20
17
21
20
18
20
20
18
20
21
18
18
19
17
20
19
17
20
19
18
20
19
18
20
19
18
19
19
19
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.5
SW
11
1.4
SW
11
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.3
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
12
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
10
1.1
SW
9
1
SW
9
0.9
SW
8
0.7
SW
8
0.8
SW
8
Energy kJ
928
1088
1140
1064
1253
1387
1407
1292
524
471
966
864
411
260
268
208
196
170
105
63
77
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
12
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.9
SW
10
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
Energy kJ
5
7
7
7
7
6
7
6
471
525
6
6
140
134
58
58
24
50
64
90
69
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
18
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
5
5
5
6
6
6
12
30
23
23
12
13
79
127
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
2
Energy kJ
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
1
3
2
1
2
3
Distance (km)
28
376
376
28
149
376
0
198
293
0
198
28
0
376
376
71
198
16
0
198
28
Best forecast wave conditions in Antofagasta
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
2
1
2
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
4
2
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
7
6
8
5
5
5
5
9
6
4
6
5
5
5
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Antofagasta? If you are looking for accommodation near Budeo, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Antofagasta, consider staying in Antofagasta which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Mejillones which is 54 km (34 miles) away

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