El Colegio surf break

El Colegio surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 -04
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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
16.9° C
(Which is 1.9°C colder than average for this time of year)

El Colegio surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 20s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 4,964 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period with SW swell.

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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 2.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 15s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 2nd Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 6th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 20s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 7th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 19s

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 Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sun
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
3
1
2
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
5
5
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.7
SW
18
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
0.9
SW
23
1.5
SW
21
2.1
SW
19
2.5
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
967
573
440
304
354
881
777
635
1303
1741
868
1062
931
1082
757
746
656
913
1984
3107
4447
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SW
10
SSW
5
SW
10
SW
10
SW
5
NW
10
WSW
0
SSW
5
WSW
10
SW
5
SSW
5
ENE
0
NNE
0
S
5
S
5
SW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
9:44PM0.89m
10:03AM1.41m
10:23PM0.86m
10:38AM1.39m
11:03PM0.84m
11:14AM1.36m
11:45PM0.82m
11:51AM1.33m
00:32AM0.81m
12:31PM1.29m
1:25AM0.81m
1:12PM1.24m
2:23AM0.84m
1:58PM1.20m
Low Tide
4:20PM0.41m
3:12AM0.42m
5:01PM0.41m
3:44AM0.45m
5:41PM0.42m
4:17AM0.48m
6:23PM0.44m
4:52AM0.51m
7:05PM0.45m
5:31AM0.55m
7:48PM0.45m
6:16AM0.59m
8:31PM0.45m
7:14AM0.63m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
Temp °C
20
19
20
20
19
21
21
19
21
20
18
20
19
18
19
19
18
18
19
17
18
18
18
19
20
20
20
21
20
21
20
20
20
20
19
18
19
19
19
19
17
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
1.2
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.7
SW
18
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
2.1
SW
19
2.5
SW
18
Energy kJ
967
573
440
304
193
881
777
635
1303
1741
868
1062
931
1082
757
746
656
755
732
3107
4447
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
10
0.8
SW
9
0.4
SW
9
0.6
SSW
6
0.7
SW
19
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.8
SW
20
0.5
SW
6
0.5
SW
6
0.9
SW
18
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
1
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.8
SW
10
0.9
SW
23
1.5
SW
21
1.5
SW
14
0.4
NW
15
Energy kJ
137
103
27
22
354
23
22
537
16
16
534
376
341
264
242
194
110
913
1984
886
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.3
SW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
6
0.3
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.5
SW
6
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
WNW
19
0.5
SW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.4
WNW
16
0.4
NW
16
0.4
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.4
NW
15
Energy kJ
6
5
69
136
16
24
46
16
9
37
19
16
16
8
7
102
65
100
129
54
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
6
Energy kJ
22
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
5
Distance (km)
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Tarapaca
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
9
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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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