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
16.3° C
(Which is 1.9°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 Saturday (May 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Huascar in the next 16 days are 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 14s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 16th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 20th May)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 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 Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1.1
SW
10
1.2
SW
11
0.2
WNW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
0.9
SW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.9
SW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
NW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
281
250
239
175
129
206
260
354
21
763
597
163
17
245
17
17
15
245
41
15
25
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
WNW
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
8:03AM1.17m
8:14PM0.86m
8:45AM1.27m
9:05PM0.82m
9:31AM1.34m
9:58PM0.78m
10:20AM1.37m
10:53PM0.74m
11:13AM1.36m
11:52PM0.70m
12:09PM1.32m
00:57AM0.67m
1:08PM1.25m
2:08AM0.67m
Low Tide
2:32PM0.13m
2:09AM0.05m
3:24PM0.06m
2:51AM0.04m
4:18PM0.01m
3:36AM0.05m
5:13PM-0.00m
4:24AM0.07m
6:12PM0.01m
5:17AM0.12m
7:13PM0.03m
6:17AM0.18m
8:16PM0.06m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:07
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:05
6:05
6:04
Temp °C
17
16
16
16
16
16
17
16
16
17
16
17
16
16
16
17
16
16
16
16
16
15
16
15
16
15
16
16
15
15
15
14
15
14
14
15
16
15
17
16
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.9
SW
9
1.1
SW
10
1.2
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
0.9
SW
11
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SW
12
Energy kJ
281
250
239
175
90
118
260
354
253
763
597
163
178
245
299
357
342
245
212
212
142
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
6
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
17
0.6
SSW
7
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.3
NW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.3
SW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
20
14
10
75
37
206
312
441
414
33
21
189
96
100
17
11
10
9
41
15
57
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
18
0.3
NW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
11
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
14
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.3
NW
13
Energy kJ
14
14
50
26
129
46
21
14
21
14
6
7
17
17
12
17
15
6
9
8
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
223
43
22
223
394
97
223
401
97
223
401
97
401
401
43
223
43
22
223
43
22
Best forecast wave conditions in Antofagasta
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
4
2
4
2
4
2
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
2
2
4
3
3
3
2
3
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
5
5
8
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
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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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