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
17.6° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caramucho in the next 16 days are 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 20th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 20th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wed
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
2
3
2
2
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1
SW
10
1
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
545
444
346
290
180
130
104
167
314
512
879
685
681
569
480
437
555
185
286
424
563
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
0
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
SE
15
SW
15
SSW
5
SE
10
SW
10
SSW
0
SSE
5
WSW
5
SW
5
NNW
5
W
5
WSW
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
High Tide
00:44AM0.62m
12:58PM1.21m
1:56AM0.63m
2:00PM1.14m
3:11AM0.67m
3:02PM1.06m
4:20AM0.74m
4:04PM0.97m
5:20AM0.82m
5:02PM0.90m
6:10AM0.91m
5:56PM0.83m
6:53AM0.98m
6:46PM0.77m
Low Tide
6:04AM0.15m
8:08PM0.05m
7:12AM0.22m
9:10PM0.06m
8:28AM0.28m
10:06PM0.07m
9:49AM0.31m
10:56PM0.08m
11:06AM0.31m
11:39PM0.09m
12:15PM0.29m
00:17AM0.10m
1:13PM0.26m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
Temp °C
16
19
19
17
21
21
17
20
20
17
20
21
18
22
22
20
22
22
19
22
22
15
17
18
16
19
20
16
19
19
17
18
20
17
21
21
20
22
22
19
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1
SW
10
1
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
Energy kJ
545
444
346
290
180
130
104
167
314
512
879
685
681
569
480
437
555
185
286
424
563
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SSW
10
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
5
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WSW
8
0.7
SW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.3
SW
17
0.7
SW
12
0.8
SW
9
0.7
SW
8
0.1
NW
12
Energy kJ
19
18
68
43
107
106
56
85
67
18
14
7
33
22
22
39
45
139
112
64
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
5
0.5
SSW
10
0.4
SW
11
0.3
SSW
9
0.1
NW
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
NW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
NW
14
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.3
NW
16
0.1
NW
12
0.1
SW
21
Energy kJ
14
14
17
16
8
52
12
56
30
15
10
21
33
21
8
18
17
64
40
6
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
2
0.5
SW
5
0.7
SSW
10
0.6
SSW
6
0.7
SW
6
Energy kJ
1
13
81
20
34
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
0
127
127
0
127
127
0
127
127
0
127
127
0
127
127
0
0
0
0
9
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Tarapaca
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
5
2
2
2
2
1
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
7
6
6
7
8
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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