Intendencia surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 -04
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Intendencia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Intendencia sea temperature is
20.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Intendencia this week:

The surf forecast for Intendencia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Intendencia in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) 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 0.1m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 22nd Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 24th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 26th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wed
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
3
3
2
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
2
2
2
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.4
SW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
0.9
SW
12
1
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
309
273
268
869
1174
1323
1045
1285
1408
1533
1533
1491
1367
1110
1077
998
876
669
212
200
163
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
SW
15
SW
0
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
0
ENE
5
WSW
5
SSW
0
ENE
10
WSW
0
WSW
5
NE
10
WSW
5
SSW
0
W
5
SW
10
SW
5
S
10
SW
10
SSW
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:41AM0.86m
2:05PM1.38m
3:09AM0.86m
3:18PM1.33m
4:36AM0.91m
4:32PM1.30m
5:46AM1.00m
5:37PM1.28m
6:40AM1.10m
6:33PM1.25m
7:25AM1.20m
7:22PM1.21m
8:04AM1.28m
Low Tide
8:11PM0.44m
6:58AM0.52m
9:27PM0.45m
8:18AM0.57m
10:38PM0.43m
9:51AM0.59m
11:37PM0.40m
11:16AM0.57m
00:25AM0.37m
12:26PM0.53m
1:06AM0.34m
1:24PM0.48m
1:42AM0.33m
2:15PM0.44m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:56
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6:23
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:21
6:20
6:20
6:19
Temp °C
19
21
21
19
21
21
19
20
20
19
21
20
19
21
20
19
21
20
19
21
20
21
21
21
20
21
21
20
20
21
20
21
20
21
21
21
21
22
20
19
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.4
SW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1
SSW
10
1
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
9
Energy kJ
309
273
268
869
1174
1323
1045
1285
1408
1533
1533
1491
1367
1110
1077
998
876
669
204
200
101
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.8
SSW
8
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
16
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.8
SSW
11
Energy kJ
5
144
88
7
7
17
84
6
6
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
7
11
212
147
163
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
11
0.4
SSW
16
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
13
0.1
NW
16
0.2
WNW
16
0.1
NW
15
Energy kJ
8
5
100
5
5
7
7
6
6
4
6
6
4
10
25
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Tarapaca
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
4
4
4
4
6
8
5
7
5
5
9
9
5
8
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Information about the Intendencia Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Intendencia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Intendencia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Intendencia 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 (Intendencia) 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 Intendencia 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 Tarapaca? If you are looking for accommodation near Intendencia, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tarapaca, consider staying in Iquique which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Patillos which is 59 km (37 miles) away

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