Caramucho surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile

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Caramucho surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Caramucho sea temperature is
17.5° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caramucho this week:

The surf forecast for Caramucho over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caramucho in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 15th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 17th May)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 17th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
2
3
3
1
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.2
SSW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.5
SSW
16
2
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
380
386
245
598
565
437
369
248
330
817
695
1155
1626
1389
985
472
362
630
606
722
545
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
SSW
5
S
5
W
5
SSW
0
WSW
5
W
10
SW
5
SSW
5
W
5
SW
5
S
10
SW
10
SW
5
SE
10
SW
5
SW
0
ESE
5
WSW
5
SW
0
SSE
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
7:10PM0.84m
7:53AM1.11m
7:59PM0.81m
8:35AM1.21m
8:51PM0.77m
9:20AM1.28m
9:43PM0.73m
10:10AM1.31m
10:39PM0.68m
11:02AM1.31m
11:39PM0.64m
11:59AM1.27m
00:44AM0.62m
Low Tide
1:27PM0.21m
1:18AM0.05m
2:20PM0.13m
1:56AM0.03m
3:13PM0.07m
2:37AM0.02m
4:08PM0.02m
3:22AM0.03m
5:04PM0.01m
4:11AM0.05m
6:03PM0.01m
5:04AM0.09m
7:05PM0.03m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:08
6:08
6:08
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
Temp °C
22
21
20
21
21
19
21
21
18
21
20
19
21
21
19
21
21
18
21
21
18
22
20
19
22
21
20
21
21
19
21
20
19
20
21
18
20
21
19
20
21
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.2
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
10
1.5
SSW
16
2
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
380
386
207
598
565
437
369
248
330
817
301
1155
1626
1389
985
472
362
630
606
722
545
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
5
0.4
SW
17
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.5
SW
6
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1.2
SSW
9
1.1
SW
17
1.3
SSW
11
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
13
1
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
10
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
Energy kJ
18
101
39
34
22
15
154
219
208
236
695
419
21
21
17
204
151
17
12
22
19
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
18
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SW
6
0.6
SW
19
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
SW
14
0.4
NW
15
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
Energy kJ
27
44
245
14
14
53
14
11
303
56
103
54
14
5
5
17
17
13
15
14
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
5
Energy kJ
25
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
2
2
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
127
127
0
0
127
0
0
43
0
0
43
0
53
127
0
127
127
0
53
127
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Tarapaca
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
2
2
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
4
4
2
5
4
3
4
4
3
4
2
2
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
6
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
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Information about the Caramucho Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Caramucho provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Caramucho can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caramucho 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 (Caramucho) 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 Caramucho 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.

Caramucho is 68 km (42 miles) from Patillos. If you plan a holiday in Tarapaca, look for hotels and other accommodation in Patillos. Patillos has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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