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Las Peñas surfForecast / Concepcion / Chile
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Las Peñas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Las Peñas sea temperature is
12.1° C
(Which is 2.1°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Las Peñas this week:
The surf forecast for Las Peñas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Las Peñas in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) 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 2.0m 17s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 3rd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 3rd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 4th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Peñas over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 16 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 15 | W 20 | W 18 | W 14 | W 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | NW 12 | WSW 16 | WNW 8 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | |
28 | 28 | 40 | 30 | 23 | 33 | 31 | 492 | 2824 | 2694 | 2433 | 1712 | 1200 | 920 | 6 | 181 | 67 | 99 | 55 | 39 | 13 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:33AM1.42m | 10:54PM1.07m | 11:03AM1.44m | 11:29PM1.01m | 11:35AM1.44m | 00:05AM0.95m | 12:09PM1.40m | 00:42AM0.88m | 12:46PM1.35m | 1:22AM0.81m | 1:27PM1.28m | 2:11AM0.74m | 2:14PM1.21m | 3:15AM0.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:59PM0.14m | 4:35AM0.21m | 5:36PM0.15m | 5:03AM0.26m | 6:15PM0.18m | 5:32AM0.31m | 6:56PM0.23m | 6:03AM0.36m | 7:42PM0.29m | 6:35AM0.41m | 8:36PM0.35m | 7:10AM0.47m | 9:40PM0.38m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 12 |
12 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | NW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | W 14 | W 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
811 | 28 | 976 | 699 | 634 | 303 | 116 | 478 | 2824 | 2694 | 2433 | 1712 | 1200 | 920 | 626 | 570 | 520 | 1571 | 2140 | 1852 | 952 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 16 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 15 | NW 12 | W 18 | NW 18 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 11 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
28 | 10 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 33 | 23 | 492 | 12 | 28 | 28 | 5 | 35 | 111 | 214 | 480 | 979 | 288 | 55 | 39 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 19 | W 19 | NW 16 | WNW 18 | NW 15 | NW 12 | W 20 | NW 12 | — | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 16 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | WSW 16 | WNW 8 | W 9 | NW 13 | NNW 18 | W 11 |
7 | 7 | 40 | 30 | 9 | 23 | 31 | 23 | — | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 181 | 67 | 99 | 7 | 31 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 13 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 |
— | 1092 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 100 | 140 | 0 | 140 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 45 |
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Information about the Las Peñas Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Las Peñas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Las Peñas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Las Peñas 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 (Las Peñas) 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 Las Peñas 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.
Las Peñas is 8 km (5 miles) from Arauco. If you plan a holiday in Concepcion, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arauco. Arauco has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











