El Colegio surf break

El Colegio surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile

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El Colegio surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Colegio sea temperature is
16.8° C
(Which is 2.5°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Colegio this week:

The surf forecast for El Colegio over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 El Colegio in the next 16 days are 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 2PM. 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 Sunday (May 24) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 20th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 24th May)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Wed
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
0
0
2
0
1
1
1
1
3
0
1
2
1
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
425
390
295
290
215
187
101
112
145
211
310
704
640
621
458
437
357
319
355
137
325
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
0
E
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SW
5
SW
5
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
5
SSE
15
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
5
N
5
W
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
00:30AM0.88m
12:46PM1.47m
1:40AM0.87m
1:47PM1.39m
2:58AM0.90m
2:51PM1.31m
4:13AM0.97m
3:57PM1.23m
5:18AM1.06m
5:00PM1.16m
6:13AM1.15m
5:58PM1.10m
6:59AM1.24m
Low Tide
6:57PM0.34m
5:48AM0.43m
7:59PM0.36m
6:53AM0.50m
9:01PM0.36m
8:11AM0.56m
10:00PM0.36m
9:37AM0.59m
10:53PM0.36m
11:01AM0.59m
11:40PM0.35m
12:14PM0.56m
00:21AM0.35m
1:15PM0.51m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:08
6:08
6:08
6:08
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
Temp °C
19
17
19
19
17
20
20
18
19
19
17
20
20
18
20
20
19
21
21
19
21
18
18
18
18
17
19
19
17
18
18
17
18
19
17
19
19
19
20
21
20
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
10
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.8
SW
9
1
SW
13
Energy kJ
425
390
295
290
215
187
101
97
108
211
310
704
640
621
458
437
357
319
355
93
325
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
SW
17
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SSW
10
0.5
SSW
9
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.6
SSW
6
0.1
NW
15
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.3
SW
16
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
8
Energy kJ
22
19
9
18
43
60
57
37
145
61
47
6
21
21
8
25
26
27
43
137
51
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SW
13
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.1
NW
12
Energy kJ
14
14
14
15
8
8
37
112
35
61
8
10
5
21
5
8
7
17
17
78
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
6
Energy kJ
10
21
19
33
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Tarapaca
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
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Information about the El Colegio Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Colegio provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Colegio can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Colegio 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 (El Colegio) 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 El Colegio 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 Tarapaca? If you are looking for accommodation near El Colegio, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tarapaca, consider staying in Iquique which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Patillos which is 58 km (36 miles) away

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