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Huayquique surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 -04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Huayquique surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Huayquique sea temperature is
17.3° C
(Which is 2.9°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Huayquique this week:
The surf forecast for Huayquique over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Huayquique in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 5th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 5th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huayquique over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 12 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | |
202 | 138 | 203 | 126 | 96 | 163 | 455 | 691 | 669 | 604 | 471 | 407 | 425 | 412 | 581 | 546 | 397 | 432 | 1011 | 970 | 839 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 8:04AM1.28m | 8:06PM1.17m | 8:41AM1.34m | 8:46PM1.11m | 9:16AM1.38m | 9:25PM1.06m | 9:49AM1.40m | 10:02PM1.00m | 10:22AM1.40m | 10:39PM0.94m | 10:57AM1.37m | 11:17PM0.89m | 11:33AM1.34m | 11:59PM0.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:15PM0.44m | 2:14AM0.34m | 3:02PM0.42m | 2:45AM0.35m | 3:45PM0.41m | 3:14AM0.38m | 4:27PM0.42m | 3:43AM0.42m | 5:09PM0.44m | 4:11AM0.46m | 5:52PM0.46m | 4:40AM0.50m | 6:38PM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
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Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 101 | 138 | 203 | 84 | 82 | 64 | 455 | 691 | 669 | 604 | 471 | 407 | 264 | 412 | 581 | 546 | 397 | 314 | 1011 | 970 | 839 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WNW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | WNW 14 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 |
| kJ | 202 | 133 | 49 | 126 | 96 | 89 | 67 | 69 | 30 | 49 | 132 | 291 | 425 | 168 | 18 | 15 | 108 | 432 | 56 | 80 | 60 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | NW 15 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WNW 15 | WNW 18 | WNW 14 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 18 | SW 20 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 |
| kJ | 10 | 8 | 23 | 50 | 49 | 163 | 51 | 16 | 21 | 61 | 41 | 21 | 50 | 85 | 49 | 15 | 20 | 70 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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Information about the Huayquique Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Huayquique provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Huayquique can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Huayquique 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 (Huayquique) 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 Huayquique 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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