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La Punta Uno surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 -04
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La Punta Uno surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Punta Uno sea temperature is
15.7° C
 (Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Punta Uno this week:

The surf forecast for La Punta Uno over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Punta Uno in the next 12 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 18th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 18th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 17th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Punta Uno over the next 12 days.

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

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
0
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
0
2
2
2
2
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
0.6
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
0.8
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)13121212111111111212111113128101010141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7215203963833502632453153964352983321084161473562922812419183
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
5
SSW
5
SW
15
SW
5
WSW
5
SW
10
SW
5
NE
5
SSW
10
SW
5
NNE
0
NW
10
SW
0
SW
5
N
5
W
5
NNW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
ENE
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		glassonglassglassonglassglassoncross-
off		glasscross-
on		glassglassglassglasscross-
on		onglasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:32PM
0.87
7:42AM
1.34
8:24PM
0.95
8:32AM
1.36
9:08PM
1.03
9:15AM
1.35
9:46PM
1.10
9:54AM
1.32
10:22PM
1.15
10:30AM
1.26
10:56PM
1.19
11:04AM
1.19
11:29PM
1.21
11:36AM
1.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:58AM
0.45
2:35PM
0.33
1:59AM
0.40
3:14PM
0.29
2:51AM
0.36
3:49PM
0.28
3:37AM
0.34
4:20PM
0.28
4:20AM
0.34
4:49PM
0.29
5:01AM
0.36
5:16PM
0.33
5:41AM
0.39
Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise--7:33--7:33--7:31--7:31--7:30--7:28--7:28
Sunset7:35--7:35--7:35--7:36--7:36--7:36--7:36--
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181618181618171518181517171517171618191719
Feels °C (?)181617161718161517171516161517171516181718
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  1. weather stationWind Update Onshore wind has changed to cross-on at La Punta Uno (light winds from the W at Iquique/Diego Aracena Airport 32 km from La Punta Uno). 0.1m 13s groundswell from the WNW to make surfable waves.

    1 hour 38 minutes ago La Punta Uno
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32 km away, 1 h 38 min ago

15 km/h
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0.0
15.7
Air / Water (°C)
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Information about the La Punta Uno Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Punta Uno provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at La Punta Uno can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Punta Uno 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 Punta Uno) 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 Punta Uno 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 La Punta Uno, 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 58 km (36 miles) away

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