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
18.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Budeo this week:

The surf forecast for Budeo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 05) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Budeo in the next 12 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 5th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 6th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 9th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Budeo over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
3
2
3
1
1
2
2
1
3
3
1
3
3
1
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.7
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.9
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
WNW
Period(s) (?)121214141313132020191818181616161615151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)287240485500451400382336485332497651486427407402318199191186138
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
0
SW
0
NNW
10
W
5
S
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
5
SW
15
WSW
5
S
5
SW
15
WSW
5
SSW
0
W
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglassglassonglasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:52PM
1.58
11:11AM
1.10
11:39PM
1.57
12:08PM
1.07
12:26AM
1.53
1:08PM
1.04
1:16AM
1.45
2:14PM
1.03
2:07AM
1.36
3:26PM
1.04
3:01AM
1.27
4:40PM
1.07
3:59AM
1.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:10PM
0.21
5:28AM
0.28
4:58PM
0.25
6:21AM
0.26
5:48PM
0.33
7:14AM
0.26
6:41PM
0.41
8:09AM
0.28
7:40PM
0.51
9:05AM
0.29
8:47PM
0.60
10:01AM
0.30
10:05PM
0.67
10:57AM
0.31
Fri
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Sunrise--6:46--6:46--6:47--6:47--6:47--6:47--6:48
Sunset8:16--8:17--8:17--8:19--8:20--8:20--8:21--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211921221922211921211822211821211821211821
Feels °C (?)201920212021191919191821191920201919201819
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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 12 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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