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El Bajo / La Bestia surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile

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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
16.4° C
 (Which is normal 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 Monday (Aug 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 25th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 25th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 24th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
4
2
2
4
2
1
3
2
3
4
3
2
4
2
1
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SSW
1.7
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1
SW
1.5
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
2
SW
Period(s) (?)161414131310121514141313181717161615151615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3326211415371164117460689912541138976824884116715572044180918791457163816412069
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
5
WSW
5
W
5
SW
0
WSW
15
SW
10
SSW
0
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
0
WNW
10
SW
10
SW
5
SE
15
SW
20
SSW
0
SSW
5
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		onglasscross-
on		onglasscross-
on		onglasscross-
on		onglassononglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:23PM
1.06
10:33AM
1.33
11:01PM
1.08
11:08AM
1.24
11:39PM
1.09
11:42AM
1.13
12:18AM
1.09
12:16PM
1.03
12:59AM
1.09
12:54PM
0.93
1:48AM
1.08
1:42PM
0.84
2:49AM
1.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:32PM
0.27
4:11AM
0.34
5:04PM
0.30
4:54AM
0.38
5:34PM
0.34
5:37AM
0.44
6:03PM
0.38
6:24AM
0.50
6:31PM
0.43
7:17AM
0.56
7:03PM
0.48
8:26AM
0.60
7:41PM
0.52
9:55AM
0.62
Sun
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunrise--6:54--6:54--6:52--6:52--6:50--6:50--6:50
Sunset6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161517171617171718191718181517171517181717
Feels °C (?)141415151516161616171617171615151515161517
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Tarapaca

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-on at El Bajo / La Bestia (moderate winds from the SW at Iquique/Diego Aracena Airport 31 km from El Bajo / La Bestia). 2.6m 15s groundswell from the SW with a 1.4m 15s groundswell, also from the SW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    2 hours 22 minutes ago El Bajo / La Bestia
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31 km away, 2 h 22 min ago

24 km/h
SW
0.0
16.4
Air / Water (°C)
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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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