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
17.5° 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 Monday (Apr 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Huascar in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 18s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 13th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 17s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 13th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 14th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 17°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
1
3
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
4
1
3
4
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
Period(s) (?)141716161515141615141414141416151415151515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)52197416111532143611241094126712891079107979965873198995310061171120010201235
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
5
WSW
5
WNW
15
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
20
SSW
5
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
0
SW
10
WSW
10
SW
0
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
crossglasscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise6:54--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--
Sunset-6:29--6:28--6:27--6:25--6:25--6:24--6:23-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181819191818191819181818181818181817191818
Feels °C (?)171620181717181719181718191818191817181719
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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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