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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
17.4° C
(Which is 1.2°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 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Huascar in the next 16 days are 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 14s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 2nd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 7th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 7th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huascar over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thu 7 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 8 | SW 15 | WNW 16 | SW 6 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 22 | SW 16 | |
51 | 134 | 24 | 38 | 311 | 314 | 258 | 651 | 501 | 418 | 199 | 437 | 767 | 862 | 701 | 732 | 546 | 465 | 309 | 229 | 386 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 8:53PM0.88m | 9:16AM1.15m | 9:31PM0.82m | 9:49AM1.16m | 10:10PM0.77m | 10:23AM1.16m | 10:49PM0.71m | 11:01AM1.13m | 11:32PM0.66m | 11:42AM1.09m | 00:18AM0.61m | 12:27PM1.04m | 1:13AM0.57m | 1:17PM0.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:49AM0.11m | 3:47PM0.13m | 3:18AM0.14m | 4:28PM0.12m | 3:48AM0.17m | 5:09PM0.14m | 4:19AM0.20m | 5:54PM0.16m | 4:53AM0.24m | 6:43PM0.20m | 5:29AM0.29m | 7:39PM0.24m | 6:10AM0.33m | ||||||||
— | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
6:15 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | |
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Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
17 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 |
353 | 569 | 590 | 382 | 311 | 314 | 258 | 651 | 501 | 418 | 169 | 268 | 767 | 862 | 701 | 732 | 546 | 465 | 309 | 224 | 386 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 15 | WNW 16 | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 8 | SW 16 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | WNW 14 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 11 |
51 | 134 | 24 | 38 | 75 | 232 | 264 | 25 | 50 | 25 | 78 | 437 | 82 | 69 | 42 | 20 | 37 | 50 | 154 | 177 | 142 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | NW 16 | NW 12 | W 17 | SSW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 19 | W 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 22 | SW 20 |
40 | 39 | 6 | 23 | 103 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 199 | 24 | 42 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 229 | 408 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 401 | 317 | 97 | 401 | 174 | 6 | 223 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 317 | 0 | 223 | 43 | 0 | 401 | 401 | 43 | 401 | 43 |
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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.
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