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
14.8° C
(Which is 2.6°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Colegio in the next 12 days are 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 13) at 5AM. 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 (Jul 06) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 6th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 7th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 13th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s

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

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Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
1.6
SW
2
SW
2
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.5
SW
1.2
SW
2.1
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
1.6
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.4
SW
1.9
SW
Period(s) (?)131313121212151214131316171615141413131717161615151615141414131314131413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)422383285676100710561029951714550561684164919531715150014381176127414722626257823741965199420281606128911478285695604715198131273
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
15
SSW
5
SSW
0
W
5
W
5
NNW
5
WSW
5
SW
5
SW
10
SW
5
SW
0
S
10
SW
15
SW
0
E
10
SW
15
SW
0
ENE
10
SW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
5
SW
10
SSW
5
E
5
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
5
NNE
5
WNW
5
W
5
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassglassglassoncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
glassglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:25PM
0.85
7:14AM
1.27
7:18PM
0.83
7:54AM
1.32
8:06PM
0.84
8:33AM
1.37
8:49PM
0.84
9:10AM
1.40
9:30PM
0.85
9:46AM
1.42
10:10PM
0.86
10:22AM
1.42
10:50PM
0.87
10:58AM
1.41
11:31PM
0.89
11:34AM
1.37
12:16AM
0.92
12:13PM
1.31
1:05AM
0.96
12:55PM
1.23
1:59AM
1.01
1:43PM
1.14
2:59AM
1.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:18PM
0.55
12:13AM
0.43
2:08PM
0.50
12:55AM
0.42
2:51PM
0.45
1:36AM
0.41
3:30PM
0.41
2:16AM
0.40
4:08PM
0.38
2:54AM
0.39
4:44PM
0.36
3:32AM
0.39
5:20PM
0.34
4:11AM
0.40
5:55PM
0.34
4:52AM
0.43
6:30PM
0.33
5:38AM
0.46
7:06PM
0.33
6:32AM
0.51
7:44PM
0.34
7:38AM
0.55
8:25PM
0.35
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Sunrise7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:15--7:15--
Sunset-6:14--6:14--6:14--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:17-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171816161715171715171715161615171715161716181816181816161716171815161615
Feels °C (?)161615161715161615161615151515151514151615171716181715151615161715151615

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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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 12 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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