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El Bajo / La Bestia surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 29 Jan 2026 -04
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El Bajo / La Bestia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Bajo / La Bestia sea temperature is
16.6° C
 (Which is 6.9°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Bajo / La Bestia this week:

The surf forecast for El Bajo / La Bestia over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Bajo / La Bestia in the next 12 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 31) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 30th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 30th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 30th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Bajo / La Bestia over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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

Thu
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
1
3
2
1
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)131213131313121212121312121212111111111113
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4374566045765114113793142732823523303092982641471421409490140
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
5
NNW
10
SW
10
SW
5
WSW
0
SSE
5
WSW
5
SW
5
S
5
WSW
5
N
5
S
10
SW
0
SW
5
SW
5
WSW
5
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglassononglassglassglassglassglasscross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		glassoncross-
on		onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:37PM
1.45
8:00AM
0.91
8:33PM
1.53
9:00AM
0.95
9:25PM
1.59
9:51AM
1.00
10:12PM
1.61
10:39AM
1.05
10:56PM
1.59
11:24AM
1.09
11:37PM
1.54
12:09PM
1.12
12:17AM
1.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:41AM
0.47
1:33PM
0.42
3:32AM
0.40
2:32PM
0.38
4:18AM
0.35
3:26PM
0.35
5:01AM
0.31
4:16PM
0.34
5:40AM
0.30
5:05PM
0.36
6:18AM
0.31
5:52PM
0.40
6:54AM
0.34
Thu
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:24--7:24--7:26
Sunset8:23--8:23--8:23--8:22--8:22--8:22--8:22--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232223232123232223232223232224232223232225
Feels °C (?)232223242324252424242424242526252524242525
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Information about the El Bajo / La Bestia Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Bajo / La Bestia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at El Bajo / La Bestia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Bajo / La Bestia 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 (El Bajo / La Bestia) 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 El Bajo / La Bestia 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 El Bajo / La Bestia, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tarapaca, consider staying in Iquique which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Patillos which is 57 km (35 miles) away

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