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
15.9° C
(Which is 2.0°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 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 11s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 23rd May)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 28th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 28th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 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 Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
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
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
3
2
2
1
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.7
WSW
18
1.4
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
165
216
429
435
456
418
331
316
282
236
108
261
290
289
969
1095
820
473
341
355
817
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
NNW
5
WNW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
3:13PM1.09m
4:30AM0.78m
4:15PM1.01m
5:30AM0.86m
5:14PM0.93m
6:21AM0.95m
6:09PM0.86m
7:03AM1.02m
7:00PM0.81m
7:41AM1.08m
7:47PM0.76m
8:16AM1.12m
8:31PM0.73m
Low Tide
8:41AM0.30m
10:16PM0.09m
10:02AM0.33m
11:06PM0.10m
11:19AM0.33m
11:50PM0.11m
12:27PM0.30m
00:29AM0.13m
1:24PM0.26m
1:05AM0.15m
2:13PM0.22m
1:39AM0.16m
2:58PM0.18m
2:12AM0.18m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:04
6:04
6:02
6:02
6:02
6:02
6:01
Temp °C
15
15
15
16
16
16
17
16
16
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
16
17
13
12
14
13
14
14
16
15
16
17
17
17
16
16
16
16
16
16
15
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
1.4
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
19
Energy kJ
165
216
429
435
456
418
331
316
282
236
108
261
290
235
969
1095
820
473
341
346
817
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SW
11
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.6
SW
6
0.2
WNW
15
0.6
SW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.3
SW
16
0.6
SW
9
0.5
SW
8
0.2
WNW
16
0.7
WSW
18
0.8
SW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
Energy kJ
16
33
14
14
14
22
21
28
22
41
64
32
25
289
203
79
68
208
255
146
173
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.3
NW
15
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.3
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.3
NW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.5
SW
5
0.6
SW
22
0.6
SW
21
0.8
SW
14
Energy kJ
8
14
7
6
6
33
5
8
7
17
79
27
16
6
6
33
21
14
290
355
218
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
5
0.5
SW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
Energy kJ
12
13
18
22
22
27
19
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
401
317
101
401
401
22
271
43
0
0
43
0
401
401
97
401
397
43
223
223
26
Best forecast wave conditions in Antofagasta
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
2
2
5
4
2
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
7
7
6
9
9
9
9
8
5
6
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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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