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El Faro surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Saturday 21 Mar 2026 -04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
El Faro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Faro sea temperature is
17.5° C
(Which is 4.9°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Faro this week:
The surf forecast for El Faro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Faro in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 12AM. 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 Tuesday (Mar 24) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Faro over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 288 | 613 | 471 | 463 | 463 | 389 | 375 | 281 | 120 | 256 | 409 | 509 | 396 | 311 | 216 | 763 | 1547 | 1191 | 1175 | 957 | 902 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | glass | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:00AM 1.19 | 12:30PM 1.39 | 12:42AM 1.09 | 1:17PM 1.39 | 1:31AM 0.99 | 2:13PM 1.37 | 2:34AM 0.90 | 3:21PM 1.34 | 3:59AM 0.85 | 4:39PM 1.33 | 5:38AM 0.86 | 5:59PM 1.34 | 6:59AM 0.92 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:06PM 0.40 | 6:02AM 0.37 | 6:57PM 0.44 | 6:37AM 0.40 | 7:57PM 0.49 | 7:18AM 0.45 | 9:11PM 0.53 | 8:10AM 0.51 | 10:38PM 0.54 | 9:23AM 0.56 | 12:04AM 0.52 | 10:55AM 0.58 | 1:12AM 0.46 | ||||||||||
Sat 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:46 | ||
| Sunset | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | ||
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Information about the El Faro Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Faro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Faro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Faro 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 Faro) 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 Faro 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 Faro, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tarapaca, consider staying in Iquique which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Patillos which is 57 km (35 miles) away
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