Huascar surfForecast / Antofagasta / Chile

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Huascar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Huascar sea temperature is
16.0° C
(Which is 1.8°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Huascar this week:

The surf forecast for Huascar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Huascar in the next 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 28th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 28th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 28th May)7ft (2.1m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huascar over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat 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)
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
0
1
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)
0.9
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
2
SW
14
2.1
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.1
SW
19
1.3
SW
17
1.4
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.6
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
108
261
290
278
1124
1494
1994
1657
1179
786
808
1074
1158
864
692
447
322
305
229
686
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
SSW
5
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
S
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:09PM0.86m
7:03AM1.02m
7:00PM0.81m
7:41AM1.08m
7:47PM0.76m
8:16AM1.12m
8:31PM0.73m
8:52AM1.15m
9:14PM0.70m
9:28AM1.16m
9:55PM0.68m
10:07AM1.16m
10:37PM0.66m
Low Tide
12:27PM0.30m
00:29AM0.13m
1:24PM0.26m
1:05AM0.15m
2:13PM0.22m
1:39AM0.16m
2:58PM0.18m
2:12AM0.18m
3:39PM0.16m
2:46AM0.19m
4:20PM0.14m
3:22AM0.20m
5:02PM0.14m
3:59AM0.21m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:02
6:02
6:02
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
Temp °C
16
16
16
17
17
17
17
16
17
17
17
16
17
16
16
16
16
17
16
16
16
16
15
15
15
15
15
15
14
16
16
16
15
17
15
16
15
16
16
15
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
15
2
SW
14
2.1
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
17
1.4
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
1.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
202
108
261
290
199
1124
1494
1994
1657
1179
786
520
1074
1158
864
692
447
322
305
181
686
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
16
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
SW
8
0.2
WNW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
6
0.3
NW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
SW
24
0.6
SW
22
0.7
SW
20
1.1
SW
19
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.8
SW
10
0.6
SW
10
0.6
SW
9
0.5
SW
8
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.4
SW
11
Energy kJ
41
53
32
25
278
26
33
21
87
290
412
808
278
191
117
76
50
34
95
229
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
15
0.3
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
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
SW
21
0.1
NW
11
0.4
SW
5
0.1
NW
16
Energy kJ
8
79
27
16
6
6
6
6
17
17
17
17
7
6
6
6
6
18
5
8
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
7
0.6
SW
6
Energy kJ
27
21
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
223
271
10
401
401
97
223
401
22
268
394
7
223
43
43
401
401
97
223
174
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Antofagasta
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
4
2
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
6
7
9
6
9
7
6
5
5
5
4
7
7
4
7
4
4
4
4
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Information about the Huascar Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Huascar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Huascar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Huascar 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 (Huascar) 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 Huascar 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 Antofagasta? If you are looking for accommodation near Huascar, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Antofagasta, consider staying in Antofagasta which is 20 km (12 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Mejillones which is 78 km (48 miles) away

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