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
16.7° C
(Which is 1.7°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 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Budeo in the next 16 days are 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 8AM. 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 (Wed 13th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 13th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 12th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Mon
18
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
236
472
453
299
286
387
293
246
163
146
281
340
239
175
172
203
395
362
430
367
301
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
W
10
WSW
5
WNW
5
W
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:27AM1.12m
5:42PM1.15m
7:05AM1.22m
6:36PM1.17m
7:43AM1.32m
7:27PM1.18m
8:22AM1.40m
8:16PM1.18m
9:02AM1.48m
9:06PM1.16m
9:45AM1.52m
9:57PM1.14m
10:29AM1.54m
Low Tide
11:40PM0.33m
12:03PM0.67m
00:23AM0.28m
12:57PM0.59m
1:04AM0.24m
1:47PM0.50m
1:44AM0.21m
2:35PM0.42m
2:25AM0.20m
3:24PM0.36m
3:07AM0.21m
4:13PM0.32m
3:51AM0.24m
5:05PM0.29m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:08
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:06
6:06
6:05
Temp °C
17
20
19
18
20
20
18
21
20
20
21
20
18
19
20
17
20
19
18
20
20
17
19
18
18
19
20
17
20
19
20
21
20
18
19
20
17
19
18
18
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.8
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SSW
18
1
SW
10
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
Energy kJ
236
472
453
299
286
387
293
246
163
146
281
340
239
175
172
203
395
188
430
367
301
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.3
NW
15
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SW
16
0.3
NW
14
0.4
SW
5
0.3
NW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SW
5
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
5
0.4
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
8
0.8
SW
9
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SSW
10
0.9
SW
10
0.8
SSW
10
Energy kJ
118
14
33
31
67
32
6
27
127
137
9
14
4
75
129
47
95
362
175
142
125
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
9
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.1
NW
12
0.3
NW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
NW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
15
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
NW
15
0.2
WNW
15
Energy kJ
56
15
14
54
54
5
27
49
7
7
14
12
50
26
27
48
109
14
21
33
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
4
3
3
Distance (km)
28
376
376
28
243
376
71
376
376
71
198
149
0
20
149
0
376
376
28
198
376
Best forecast wave conditions in Antofagasta
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
4
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
4
3
4
3
2
4
3
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
9
4
8
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
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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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