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El Rancio surfForecast / Atacama / Chile
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 13 May 2025 -04
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Rancio this week:
The surf forecast for El Rancio over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 13) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Rancio in the next 12 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 14) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 13th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 14th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 14th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Rancio over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 983 | 1012 | 1615 | 3631 | 3543 | 3130 | 2517 | 2392 | 2061 | 2032 | 1929 | 1997 | 1722 | 1184 | 2140 | 1903 | 1598 | 1144 | 918 | 1180 | 1032 | 864 | 1245 | 2100 | 2528 | 2117 | 1552 | 1297 | 962 | 1935 | 3681 | 3948 | 3212 | 2534 | 2208 | 1580 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:44AM 1.22 | 9:53PM 0.76 | 10:17AM 1.22 | 10:29PM 0.72 | 10:51AM 1.21 | 11:07PM 0.69 | 11:27AM 1.19 | 11:50PM 0.66 | 12:07PM 1.16 | 12:42AM 0.63 | 12:51PM 1.13 | 1:45AM 0.63 | 1:43PM 1.11 | 2:57AM 0.67 | 2:40PM 1.08 | 4:06AM 0.74 | 3:41PM 1.05 | 5:04AM 0.85 | 4:43PM 1.02 | 5:55AM 0.98 | 5:42PM 0.98 | 6:43AM 1.12 | 6:39PM 0.95 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:28PM 0.30 | 3:26AM 0.27 | 5:07PM 0.31 | 3:54AM 0.30 | 5:49PM 0.32 | 4:25AM 0.33 | 6:33PM 0.33 | 4:59AM 0.36 | 7:22PM 0.34 | 5:39AM 0.40 | 8:15PM 0.34 | 6:33AM 0.44 | 9:08PM 0.32 | 7:44AM 0.47 | 9:57PM 0.29 | 9:10AM 0.48 | 10:42PM 0.24 | 10:34AM 0.45 | 11:25PM 0.20 | 11:50AM 0.39 | 12:06AM 0.16 | 12:56PM 0.32 | 12:47AM 0.12 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:12 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the El Rancio Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Rancio provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at El Rancio can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Rancio 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 Rancio) 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 Rancio 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.
El Rancio is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Arica. If you plan a holiday in Atacama, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arica. Arica has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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