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
18.0° C
(Which is 1.8°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 Saturday (May 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period. 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 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 11s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 12th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s

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 21°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Sat
16
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
0
3
1
1
3
0
1
3
1
1
3
0
0
2
3
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
606
418
456
557
330
242
257
335
777
453
451
290
520
221
246
206
535
520
437
320
252
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
0
E
10
WSW
10
SW
0
S
15
SSW
10
SW
5
S
10
SW
10
SW
0
SSE
15
SW
10
SSW
5
ENE
5
WSW
5
SW
0
WSW
10
SW
5
SW
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
on
on
High Tide
4:17AM0.85m
3:47PM1.17m
5:13AM0.93m
4:44PM1.16m
5:58AM1.03m
5:37PM1.14m
6:39AM1.15m
6:28PM1.13m
7:18AM1.27m
7:16PM1.11m
7:58AM1.38m
8:04PM1.08m
8:39AM1.48m
Low Tide
10:16PM0.51m
9:08AM0.68m
11:00PM0.47m
10:30AM0.66m
11:38PM0.43m
11:39AM0.61m
00:13AM0.39m
12:40PM0.55m
00:48AM0.35m
1:34PM0.47m
1:23AM0.32m
2:26PM0.40m
2:00AM0.30m
3:17PM0.35m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:12
6:12
6:10
6:10
6:10
Temp °C
19
21
21
20
21
21
19
21
21
19
20
20
19
21
21
19
20
20
19
20
20
19
21
21
20
21
21
20
20
21
19
20
20
20
20
20
20
21
20
20
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
10
1.2
SSW
10
1.2
SSW
10
1.2
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SW
10
0.8
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
Energy kJ
367
283
272
557
330
196
148
335
777
453
451
290
520
221
246
156
535
520
437
320
252
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
0.9
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
10
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.8
SSW
10
0.4
NW
15
0.6
SSW
9
0.5
SSW
8
0.5
SSW
9
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
8
0.6
SW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
Energy kJ
606
418
456
148
178
242
151
120
54
52
41
48
17
30
24
206
14
14
15
80
108
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
18
0.2
WNW
18
0.1
NW
13
0.3
NW
16
0.5
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
NW
15
0.3
NW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.1
NW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
8
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
18
0.1
SW
19
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
18
31
31
7
41
143
257
144
14
54
33
91
5
17
48
16
8
12
15
17
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
2
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Tarapaca
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
6
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
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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).

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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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