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
17.3° C
(Which is 2.9°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 30th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 5th May)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 5th May)5ft (1.6m) 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 Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wed
6
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
9
0.7
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
16
1
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SW
12
0.9
SSW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.2
SW
16
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
203
126
96
163
455
691
669
604
538
407
357
721
581
546
435
728
911
1048
827
721
645
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
WSW
5
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
SSW
5
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
0
NNE
5
W
0
NE
5
NE
5
NW
0
NW
5
N
5
WSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:06PM1.17m
8:41AM1.34m
8:46PM1.11m
9:16AM1.38m
9:25PM1.06m
9:49AM1.40m
10:02PM1.00m
10:22AM1.40m
10:39PM0.94m
10:57AM1.37m
11:17PM0.89m
11:33AM1.34m
11:59PM0.85m
12:13PM1.30m
Low Tide
2:14AM0.34m
3:02PM0.42m
2:45AM0.35m
3:45PM0.41m
3:14AM0.38m
4:27PM0.42m
3:43AM0.42m
5:09PM0.44m
4:11AM0.46m
5:52PM0.46m
4:40AM0.50m
6:38PM0.49m
5:12AM0.54m
7:29PM0.52m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:58
6:58
6:58
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6:19
6:17
6:17
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:15
6:15
Temp °C
19
20
20
19
21
21
19
20
20
18
19
19
18
19
20
19
20
21
19
21
21
19
20
20
20
20
20
20
19
19
19
20
20
18
19
21
20
20
22
20
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
9
0.8
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
8
0.7
SW
8
1
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.2
SW
16
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
Energy kJ
203
84
82
64
455
691
669
604
538
407
283
721
581
546
435
728
911
1048
827
721
645
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
11
0.7
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
0.7
SW
9
0.7
SW
8
0.2
WNW
17
0.3
WNW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.4
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
14
0.3
SW
20
0.6
SW
18
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SSW
8
0.7
SW
8
0.7
SSW
8
0.3
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
13
Energy kJ
49
126
96
89
75
74
30
61
132
291
357
85
18
60
197
309
126
67
51
34
34
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
10
0.3
SW
10
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
SW
18
0.3
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
16
0.1
NW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.2
W
14
0.2
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SW
20
Energy kJ
23
50
49
163
52
16
21
50
41
21
50
7
49
15
20
70
20
20
17
37
60
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Tarapaca
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
6
7
5
5
5
7
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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