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La Punta Uno surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 21 Apr 2026 -04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
20.3° C
(Which is normal 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 Wednesday (Apr 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 14s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 24th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 24th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Punta Uno over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tue 28 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 16 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 464 | 428 | 414 | 8 | 144 | 140 | 309 | 1059 | 1323 | 1045 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:30AM 0.91 | 12:58PM 1.44 | 1:41AM 0.86 | 2:05PM 1.38 | 3:09AM 0.86 | 3:18PM 1.33 | 4:36AM 0.91 | 4:32PM 1.30 | 5:46AM 1.00 | 5:37PM 1.28 | 6:40AM 1.10 | 6:33PM 1.25 | 7:25AM 1.20 | 7:22PM 1.21 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:57AM 0.45 | 8:11PM 0.44 | 6:58AM 0.52 | 9:27PM 0.45 | 8:18AM 0.57 | 10:38PM 0.43 | 9:51AM 0.59 | 11:37PM 0.40 | 11:16AM 0.57 | 12:25AM 0.37 | 12:26PM 0.53 | 1:06AM 0.34 | 1:24PM 0.48 | |||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tue 28 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | |
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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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