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
19.3° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 23rd Apr)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 24th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 26th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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
0
3
3
2
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
9
1.1
SW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
268
543
1174
1323
1045
1285
1408
1533
1533
1491
1327
1110
1077
983
862
658
251
200
138
182
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
SW
0
SSE
10
WSW
15
SW
0
NNE
5
WSW
5
SW
0
ENE
5
WSW
0
N
5
NE
10
WSW
5
WSW
0
SSE
15
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
SSW
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
2:05PM1.38m
3:09AM0.86m
3:18PM1.33m
4:36AM0.91m
4:32PM1.30m
5:46AM1.00m
5:37PM1.28m
6:40AM1.10m
6:33PM1.25m
7:25AM1.20m
7:22PM1.21m
8:04AM1.28m
8:06PM1.17m
Low Tide
9:27PM0.45m
8:18AM0.57m
10:38PM0.43m
9:51AM0.59m
11:37PM0.40m
11:16AM0.57m
00:25AM0.37m
12:26PM0.53m
1:06AM0.34m
1:24PM0.48m
1:42AM0.33m
2:15PM0.44m
2:14AM0.34m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:56
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6:22
6:22
6:21
6:21
6:20
6:20
6:19
Temp °C
21
21
19
21
21
19
20
20
19
21
20
18
21
20
19
21
21
19
20
20
19
21
21
21
21
20
20
20
21
20
21
21
19
21
21
21
20
21
20
20
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1
SSW
10
1
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
9
1.1
SW
9
Energy kJ
273
268
543
1174
1323
1045
1285
1408
1533
1533
1491
1327
1110
1077
983
862
658
200
200
138
182
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.8
SSW
8
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.8
SSW
8
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
16
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
0.5
SW
12
Energy kJ
144
88
88
17
17
84
6
6
6
6
6
5
5
5
3
7
11
251
147
130
66
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.4
SSW
16
0.1
NW
13
0.6
SW
17
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
13
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
19
0.1
NW
15
0.2
WNW
17
Energy kJ
5
100
7
188
7
7
6
6
4
6
6
4
10
14
8
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Tarapaca
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
8
6
8
4
5
5
6
5
9
5
6
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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