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Intendencia surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 12 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
16.7° C
(Which is 3.0°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Intendencia in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) 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 0.4m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 12th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 18th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 18th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
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 Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | |
777 | 453 | 451 | 290 | 520 | 221 | 246 | 269 | 410 | 453 | 335 | 325 | 256 | 211 | 390 | 600 | 580 | 566 | 482 | 463 | 313 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:37PM1.14m | 6:39AM1.15m | 6:28PM1.13m | 7:18AM1.27m | 7:16PM1.11m | 7:58AM1.38m | 8:04PM1.08m | 8:39AM1.48m | 8:52PM1.04m | 9:22AM1.55m | 9:41PM0.99m | 10:08AM1.58m | 10:32PM0.95m | 10:57AM1.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:13AM0.39m | 12:40PM0.55m | 00:48AM0.35m | 1:34PM0.47m | 1:23AM0.32m | 2:26PM0.40m | 2:00AM0.30m | 3:17PM0.35m | 2:38AM0.29m | 4:08PM0.32m | 3:20AM0.30m | 5:02PM0.31m | 4:04AM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 |
 | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | 6:09 |
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Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 |
20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 777 | 453 | 451 | 290 | 520 | 221 | 246 | 269 | 410 | 453 | 335 | 325 | 256 | 209 | 390 | 600 | 580 | 566 | 482 | 463 | 313 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 15 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | WNW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 6 | SW 16 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 54 | 52 | 40 | 39 | 17 | 30 | 23 | 161 | 16 | 22 | 12 | 80 | 107 | 211 | 61 | 101 | 196 | 234 | 225 | 151 | 122 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | NW 15 | NW 14 | SW 16 | NW 11 | WNW 13 | SW 18 | WNW 12 | SSW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SSW 20 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 |
| kJ | 14 | 54 | 33 | 91 | 5 | 17 | 48 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 38 | 84 | 65 | 54 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 |
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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