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La Capilla surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 16 Aug 2025 -04
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Capilla this week:
The surf forecast for La Capilla over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Capilla in the next 12 days are 3.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 16th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 23rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 23rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Capilla over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 20 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 797 | 827 | 837 | 739 | 879 | 819 | 903 | 799 | 1348 | 1763 | 2255 | 2199 | 2183 | 2071 | 1951 | 1854 | 1889 | 2115 | 2144 | 3920 | 5746 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | glass | cross | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:13PM 0.63 | 3:30AM 0.95 | 3:36PM 0.55 | 4:46AM 0.98 | 5:11PM 0.52 | 5:56AM 1.03 | 6:29PM 0.54 | 6:56AM 1.09 | 7:28PM 0.59 | 7:46AM 1.14 | 8:15PM 0.65 | 8:30AM 1.17 | 8:57PM 0.71 | 9:10AM 1.16 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:22PM 0.15 | 10:30AM 0.28 | 9:29PM 0.18 | 11:59AM 0.23 | 10:45PM 0.18 | 1:06PM 0.16 | 11:57PM 0.15 | 1:57PM 0.10 | 12:57AM 0.11 | 2:39PM 0.05 | 1:49AM 0.08 | 3:16PM 0.02 | 2:35AM 0.06 | ||||||||||
Sat 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | ||
| Sunset | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Tarapaca
The wind is still cross-on at La Capilla (light winds from the SSW at Defensa Civil- Arica 18 km from La Capilla). 1.3m 14s groundswell from the SW to make surfable waves.
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Information about the La Capilla Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Capilla provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at La Capilla can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Capilla 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 (La Capilla) 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 La Capilla 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.
La Capilla is 17 km (11 miles) from the city of Arica. If you plan a holiday in Tarapaca, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arica. Arica has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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