Infernillo surf break

Infernillo surfForecast / Santiago / Chile

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Infernillo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Infernillo sea temperature is
12.1° C
(Which is 2.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Infernillo this week:

The surf forecast for Infernillo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Infernillo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) 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 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 18th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 18th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 23rd May)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
2
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
12
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1.1
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1
WSW
12
0.8
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
386
380
321
787
609
277
199
520
349
268
162
193
130
149
305
561
799
722
596
323
189
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
SSW
5
SE
5
SSW
10
SSW
5
SSE
5
WNW
5
SW
10
NNE
10
N
5
NW
5
ESE
5
WSW
10
SSW
5
SE
5
NW
5
NW
0
N
10
W
10
SSW
15
S
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
11:18AM1.64m
11:57PM0.96m
12:09PM1.62m
00:54AM0.90m
1:04PM1.55m
1:56AM0.85m
2:04PM1.46m
3:07AM0.84m
3:08PM1.35m
4:23AM0.86m
4:16PM1.25m
5:35AM0.93m
5:23PM1.16m
Low Tide
6:07PM-0.01m
5:26AM0.15m
7:04PM0.02m
6:18AM0.20m
8:06PM0.07m
7:16AM0.28m
9:11PM0.12m
8:25AM0.35m
10:16PM0.15m
9:46AM0.41m
11:17PM0.17m
11:10AM0.42m
00:10AM0.18m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:35
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:39
7:39
7:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:52
5:51
5:51
5:50
5:49
5:49
5:47
Temp °C
16
17
14
16
17
13
15
15
12
14
14
11
15
16
12
15
13
11
12
13
11
13
13
11
13
13
10
12
12
10
12
12
11
13
14
10
13
12
11
10
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
10
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
9
1.1
SW
9
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.9
SW
14
1.1
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1
WSW
12
0.8
SW
12
Energy kJ
386
380
184
787
609
251
172
520
349
268
162
193
130
80
305
561
799
722
596
323
172
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1
SW
13
0.3
W
11
0.3
W
11
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SW
11
0.6
SW
14
0.3
W
7
0.3
NW
12
0.4
NW
16
0.7
SW
13
0.8
WSW
12
Energy kJ
208
208
321
21
20
277
199
45
56
55
83
108
129
149
40
125
10
25
66
171
189
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
NW
14
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.2
W
10
0.4
NW
13
0.2
W
9
0.3
SW
18
0.3
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
W
8
0.3
NW
13
0.1
NW
17
0.3
NW
12
0.4
NW
16
0.3
NW
12
Energy kJ
21
54
54
21
29
35
45
7
44
6
52
23
39
42
26
12
27
11
22
66
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
2
0.4
SW
3
Energy kJ
1
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
91
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
4
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Information about the Infernillo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Infernillo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Infernillo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Infernillo 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 (Infernillo) 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 Infernillo 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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