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Intendencia surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 01 May 2026 -04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.6° C
(Which is 2.6°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Intendencia in the next 16 days are 2.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 5PM. 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 15s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 5th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 8th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Intendencia over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Fri 8 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | |
669 | 679 | 585 | 449 | 407 | 472 | 700 | 546 | 397 | 737 | 1108 | 1063 | 839 | 802 | 677 | 520 | 414 | 756 | 1801 | 2292 | 2552 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 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 | 12:13PM1.30m | 00:48AM0.81m | 12:58PM1.26m | 1:51AM0.79m | 1:50PM1.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:14AM0.38m | 4:27PM0.42m | 3:43AM0.42m | 5:09PM0.44m | 4:11AM0.46m | 5:52PM0.46m | 4:40AM0.50m | 6:38PM0.49m | 5:12AM0.54m | 7:29PM0.52m | 5:49AM0.58m | 8:25PM0.53m | 6:37AM0.63m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — |
 | 6:17 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 |
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Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
 kJ | 669 | 679 | 585 | 449 | 407 | 472 | 700 | 546 | 397 | 737 | 1108 | 1063 | 839 | 802 | 677 | 520 | 396 | 355 | 1801 | 2292 | 2552 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 17 | WNW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 10 | WNW 14 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 21 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | NW 15 |
| kJ | 30 | 61 | 132 | 291 | 297 | 157 | 19 | 38 | 197 | 309 | 92 | 65 | 50 | 34 | 34 | 155 | 258 | 756 | 278 | 85 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | SW 18 | WNW 14 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 18 | W 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 26 | SW 23 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 21 | 50 | 41 | 21 | 50 | 85 | 49 | 15 | 20 | 70 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 37 | 60 | 104 | 414 | 211 | 14 | 14 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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