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
15.0° C
(Which is 2.0°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 Friday (Jul 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 19) at 5AM. 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 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 18th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 21st Jul)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 19th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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 Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Fri
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
0.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.1
NW
0.2
WSW
0.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)131514141615141313131212111116101515111315
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)99911241094885128411241079792552519355355232223131501185160
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
5
SW
5
WSW
5
N
5
WSW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
5
SW
5
SW
0
ENE
0
NNE
10
SW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassonglassglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglassglassoncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:03AM
1.16
3:47PM
0.94
5:07AM
1.25
5:03PM
0.87
6:09AM
1.35
6:18PM
0.85
7:06AM
1.43
7:24PM
0.85
7:59AM
1.49
8:22PM
0.88
8:48AM
1.53
9:14PM
0.90
9:35AM
1.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:12PM
0.35
10:26AM
0.57
10:05PM
0.36
11:52AM
0.52
11:02PM
0.35
1:05PM
0.45
12:02AM
0.34
2:05PM
0.38
12:59AM
0.32
2:57PM
0.32
1:54AM
0.30
3:44PM
0.28
2:45AM
0.29
4:28PM
0.27
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Fri
25
Sunrise-7:15--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:13-
Sunset--6:17--6:19--6:19--6:19--6:20--6:20--6:20
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161817161818161616151617161818161717151718
Feels °C (?)141715141617151516141516151617161616151517
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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at La Punta Uno (light winds from the SW at Iquique/Diego Aracena Airport 32 km from La Punta Uno). No surfable waves

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16.0
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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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