La Punta Uno surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile

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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
17.4° C
(Which is 4.7°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Punta Uno in the next 16 days are 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 31st Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 31st Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 1st Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Punta Uno over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
NW
0.1
NW
0.1
NW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.1
NW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.1
W
0.2
WNW
0.2
W
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
2.1
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
Period(s) (?)141414141212131311191215131318161616141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8882015617171371417444535258128252404173813071094898
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
15
SW
0
SSE
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
0
WNW
5
SSE
10
SW
0
SW
0
W
5
WSW
0
SSW
0
NNW
5
WSW
0
SSW
5
SW
10
SW
0
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onglassglassonglassglassonglassglassonglassglassonglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:59PM
1.34
6:59AM
0.92
7:06PM
1.37
7:57AM
1.02
8:02PM
1.38
8:45AM
1.11
8:51PM
1.38
9:26AM
1.20
9:33PM
1.35
10:04AM
1.27
10:12PM
1.30
10:40AM
1.32
10:49PM
1.23
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:55AM
0.58
1:12AM
0.46
12:22PM
0.55
2:03AM
0.41
1:32PM
0.50
2:45AM
0.36
2:30PM
0.45
3:22AM
0.33
3:22PM
0.41
3:55AM
0.32
4:08PM
0.39
4:27AM
0.33
4:51PM
0.39
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Sunrise7:46--7:46--7:46--7:47--7:47--7:47--7:47--
Sunset-7:45--7:44--7:43--7:42--7:42--7:40--7:39-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232321232221232320232221222220222220222220
Feels °C (?)232222232223232321232223232322242421232322
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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 16 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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