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
15.2° C
(Which is 1.9°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 Monday (Jul 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Colegio in the next 12 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 14th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 15th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 14th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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

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Mon
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Sat
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
1.7
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
1
SW
1.2
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
1.1
SW
1.6
SW
Period(s) (?)16151616151514141313121012141514141415141313131212111110815151413121110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)209120752054205413201421153589489112666395566419751140110988510361203978596517527361361251232181138294538648805848610786
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
5
S
15
SW
15
SSW
5
S
5
WSW
5
SW
5
NE
5
W
5
WNW
0
NW
10
WSW
5
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
0
S
10
SW
5
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
0
S
5
SW
5
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
5
NE
10
SW
5
SW
0
WNW
10
SW
5
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crossglassglassglasscross-
on
glassglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glassonglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassononglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
2:39PM
1.03
4:03AM
1.16
3:47PM
0.94
5:07AM
1.25
5:03PM
0.87
6:09AM
1.35
6:18PM
0.85
7:06AM
1.43
7:24PM
0.85
7:59AM
1.49
8:22PM
0.88
8:48AM
1.53
9:14PM
0.90
9:35AM
1.53
10:02PM
0.93
10:18AM
1.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
8:57AM
0.58
9:12PM
0.35
10:26AM
0.57
10:05PM
0.36
11:52AM
0.52
11:02PM
0.35
1:05PM
0.45
12:02AM
0.34
2:05PM
0.38
12:59AM
0.32
2:57PM
0.32
1:54AM
0.30
3:44PM
0.28
2:45AM
0.29
4:28PM
0.27
3:34AM
0.30
Mon
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Sat
26
Sunrise--7:16--7:15--7:15--7:15--7:15--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:13
Sunset6:15--6:16--6:16--6:17--6:17--6:17--6:19--6:19--6:19--6:20--6:20--6:20--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171417171517171617161618181718181718181618191617171516161416161517171719
Feels °C (?)141315141516171616161517181617171617181717181616161515151414151515161618

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Wed 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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