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Caletita Buena surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile
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Caletita Buena surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Caletita Buena sea temperature is
16.1° C
(Which is 3.8°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caletita Buena this week:
The surf forecast for Caletita Buena over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caletita Buena in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 16s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 13th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 13th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 17th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caletita Buena over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tue 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 16 | SW 12 | SW 18 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | |
821 | 722 | 560 | 506 | 514 | 386 | 282 | 685 | 590 | 503 | 380 | 363 | 10 | 114 | 895 | 21 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:32AM0.84m | 6:12PM0.83m | 7:08AM0.96m | 7:01PM0.81m | 7:47AM1.08m | 7:50PM0.77m | 8:29AM1.17m | 8:41PM0.73m | 9:15AM1.24m | 9:34PM0.69m | 10:04AM1.27m | 10:30PM0.64m | 10:57AM1.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:04AM0.11m | 12:26PM0.29m | 00:35AM0.07m | 1:21PM0.22m | 1:10AM0.04m | 2:14PM0.14m | 1:48AM0.02m | 3:08PM0.08m | 2:29AM0.01m | 4:02PM0.03m | 3:14AM0.01m | 4:59PM0.02m | 4:03AM0.04m | 5:59PM0.02m | |||||||
— | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | |
6:14 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | |
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Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
821 | 722 | 560 | 506 | 514 | 386 | 282 | 685 | 590 | 503 | 380 | 363 | 255 | 452 | 895 | 1517 | 1098 | 1389 | 1143 | 915 | 745 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | NW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 9 | WNW 13 | SSW 8 | SW 16 | NW 12 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | WNW 15 | SSW 11 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | WNW 13 |
21 | 8 | 129 | 44 | 17 | 40 | 163 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 152 | 268 | 103 | 92 | 21 | 281 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 13 | W 11 | SW 18 | SSW 8 | W 18 | SSW 7 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | NW 16 | NW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 15 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 9 |
6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 50 | 36 | 6 | 9 | 37 | 80 | 10 | 10 | 114 | 142 | 6 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 82 | 82 | 0 | 82 | 82 | 0 | 82 | 82 | 0 | 82 | 0 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
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Information about the Caletita Buena Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Caletita Buena provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Caletita Buena can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caletita Buena 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 (Caletita Buena) 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 Caletita Buena 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.
Caletita Buena is 86 km (53 miles) from the city of Iquique. If you plan a holiday in Tarapaca, look for hotels and other accommodation in Iquique. Iquique has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












