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
16.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Tuesday (Sep 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 14) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 11) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 9th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 13th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 14th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
4
3
2
5
4
4
5
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
0.6
WSW
1.1
SW
0.9
WSW
1.1
SW
1
WSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
WSW
0.9
SW
0.9
WSW
1.6
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)201918161616141414131616141414131918161616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)7025369436968187426005704865758131439186217581348158623253559363439293439
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
20
SSW
10
SSW
5
N
10
NW
15
NNE
5
SW
5
WSW
5
SW
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
N
10
SW
5
W
5
NNE
10
SSW
10
SW
5
NE
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glassonglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:26AM
1.36
10:53PM
1.15
11:03AM
1.32
11:32PM
1.21
11:42AM
1.24
12:13AM
1.26
12:23PM
1.14
1:00AM
1.28
1:10PM
1.03
1:52AM
1.29
2:05PM
0.92
2:55AM
1.27
3:16PM
0.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:54PM
0.25
4:49AM
0.30
5:25PM
0.25
5:36AM
0.31
5:57PM
0.26
6:27AM
0.35
6:32PM
0.29
7:24AM
0.39
7:10PM
0.34
8:32AM
0.45
7:57PM
0.39
9:56AM
0.48
8:57PM
0.45
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Sunrise7:43--7:41--7:41--7:39--7:39--7:37--7:37--
Sunset-7:32--7:32--7:34--7:34--7:34--7:34--7:34-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181917171715181817181816181716191815171715
Feels °C (?)141615171615171817181816171715171715161615
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Tarapaca

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-on at El Colegio (light winds from the SSW at Iquique/Diego Aracena Airport 32 km from El Colegio). 0.8m 10s swell from the SSW with a 0.5m 14s groundswell from the SW and a 0.3m 20s long period groundswell from the WSW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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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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