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Intendencia surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Monday 09 Feb 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
18.6° C
 (Which is 5.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Intendencia this week:

The surf forecast for Intendencia over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Intendencia in the next 12 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 10th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 12th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 13th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Intendencia over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Mon
16
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
1
2
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
0
2
1
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.8
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.9
SSW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
Period(s) (?)161515161615141317171312121212121414111313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)506387334366421415513398469528737691597545472365264264204116116
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
0
SW
10
WSW
5
WSW
0
SSW
5
SW
5
NNW
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
NE
5
W
10
WSW
5
W
0
NW
5
W
0
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
5
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglasscross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		glassglassglassglassglasscross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
4:06AM
0.90
5:30PM
1.18
5:31AM
0.85
6:36PM
1.22
6:55AM
0.84
7:32PM
1.28
7:56AM
0.87
8:19PM
1.34
8:42AM
0.91
8:59PM
1.39
9:21AM
0.96
9:35PM
1.43
9:57AM
1.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:06PM
0.70
10:13AM
0.58
12:39AM
0.68
11:17AM
0.60
1:50AM
0.63
12:23PM
0.59
2:39AM
0.57
1:21PM
0.56
3:17AM
0.52
2:10PM
0.51
3:51AM
0.47
2:53PM
0.47
4:21AM
0.43
3:32PM
0.44
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Mon
16
Sunrise-7:28--7:28--7:30--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:31-
Sunset--8:19--8:19--8:17--8:17--8:16--8:16--8:15
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clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222323222323222424232424232424232424232424
Feels °C (?)232524242424242525252626262627262625252625
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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 12 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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