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
16.5° C
(Which is 2.7°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 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 2AM. 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 12s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 27th May)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 28th May)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 29th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 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 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
0
0
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.6
SW
15
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
16
1.9
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.3
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
2
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
1.2
SW
19
1.5
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.5
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
319
314
137
398
290
574
1505
1663
2208
1770
1380
929
984
1327
1519
1055
864
565
440
299
414
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
15
SW
5
SW
15
SW
10
SW
0
S
10
SW
10
SW
5
ENE
10
SW
5
SSW
5
NW
10
SW
5
SW
0
S
10
SW
5
S
5
SSW
5
SSW
5
SSW
5
WNW
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
5:58PM1.10m
6:59AM1.24m
6:51PM1.04m
7:40AM1.31m
7:39PM0.99m
8:17AM1.37m
8:23PM0.95m
8:53AM1.40m
9:04PM0.92m
9:28AM1.41m
9:44PM0.89m
10:03AM1.41m
10:23PM0.86m
Low Tide
12:14PM0.56m
00:21AM0.35m
1:15PM0.51m
00:58AM0.35m
2:09PM0.47m
1:33AM0.36m
2:56PM0.44m
2:07AM0.38m
3:39PM0.42m
2:39AM0.40m
4:20PM0.41m
3:12AM0.42m
5:01PM0.41m
3:44AM0.45m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
<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
Temp °C
20
20
19
21
21
19
20
20
18
20
20
19
20
20
18
19
21
18
20
20
18
21
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
19
20
20
19
20
21
19
19
21
19
20
21
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
16
1.9
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.3
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
2
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.5
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.5
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
19
Energy kJ
319
314
134
398
290
574
1505
1663
2208
1770
1380
929
624
1327
1519
1055
864
565
440
299
414
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.6
SW
15
0.1
NW
12
0.6
SW
8
0.8
SW
13
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
14
0.5
SW
6
0.4
SW
23
0.7
SW
21
1
SW
20
1.2
SW
19
1.3
SW
11
1
SW
11
0.8
SW
10
0.8
SW
10
0.6
SW
9
0.6
SW
9
0.5
SW
6
0.8
SW
12
Energy kJ
16
16
137
6
53
196
21
20
15
188
449
738
984
445
224
147
115
70
61
17
187
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
9
0.1
NW
16
0.3
SW
20
0.5
SW
8
0.1
NW
12
0.1
SW
26
0.1
SW
24
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.3
SW
21
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SW
6
Energy kJ
17
67
50
10
60
28
6
26
22
17
17
7
6
6
6
6
6
5
68
133
29
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
S
4
Energy kJ
14
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Tarapaca
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
4
3
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
7
9
6
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
8
7
6
4
5
6
6
6
6
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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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