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
15.8° C
(Which is 2.1°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 Sunday (May 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 2.3m 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+)11PM (Sun 24th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 28th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 28th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 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 18°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
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
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
1.5
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.3
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.1
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.6
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
435
456
418
331
316
282
232
108
261
290
196
979
1888
2173
1541
1179
773
925
1087
1415
886
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
NNE
5
WNW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
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
8:52AM1.15m
9:14PM0.70m
Low Tide
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
3:39PM0.16m
2:46AM0.19m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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
7:15
7:15
7:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:04
6:02
6:02
6:02
6:02
6:01
6:01
Temp °C
16
16
18
17
17
17
17
17
16
17
17
17
17
16
16
17
16
16
17
16
18
13
13
17
16
16
17
17
17
16
15
15
15
16
14
15
17
15
16
16
15
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
1.5
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.3
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
18
1.6
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
Energy kJ
435
456
418
331
316
282
232
108
261
290
196
979
1888
2173
1541
1179
773
581
1087
1415
886
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
12
0.6
SW
6
0.3
NW
15
0.7
SW
7
0.6
SW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.3
SW
16
0.6
SW
9
0.5
SW
8
0.2
WNW
16
0.6
SW
7
0.8
SW
6
0.3
NW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
SW
24
0.6
SW
22
0.7
SW
21
1.1
SW
19
1.1
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.8
SW
10
Energy kJ
14
26
33
43
28
22
41
64
32
25
34
43
33
21
87
290
432
925
278
159
124
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.3
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
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
Energy kJ
6
14
5
21
8
7
17
79
27
16
147
68
6
6
17
17
17
17
7
6
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.5
SW
8
Energy kJ
27
30
28
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
401
401
97
401
394
0
223
43
43
401
401
97
401
317
0
223
43
7
401
401
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Antofagasta
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
4
4
2
2
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
9
6
7
7
8
6
7
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
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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