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Intendencia surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile
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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 Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (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 ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly 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 | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | |
309 | 273 | 268 | 869 | 1174 | 1323 | 1045 | 1285 | 1408 | 1533 | 1533 | 1491 | 1367 | 1110 | 1077 | 998 | 876 | 669 | 212 | 200 | 163 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | |
6:23 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | |
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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) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 |
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) | NW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | SSW 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 |
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) | NW 14 | NW 11 | SSW 16 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 13 | — | NW 12 | NW 12 | — | — | — | W 15 | — | W 18 | W 18 | W 13 | NW 16 | WNW 16 | NW 15 |
8 | 5 | 100 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 6 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 25 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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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.
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