Las Urracas surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile

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Las Urracas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Las Urracas sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is 5.0°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Las Urracas this week:

The surf forecast for Las Urracas over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 26) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Las Urracas in the next 12 days are 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 01) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 26th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 26th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 1st Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Urracas over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thu
01
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)81111101010101212121211111010101011121110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)64227268216229168117222215211222219204216208208185196235196130
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
5
SSW
10
WSW
0
W
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SE
10
SSW
15
SW
0
NNE
10
SSW
10
SW
5
NE
5
SW
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glassonglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:57AM
1.30
3:06PM
0.93
2:42AM
1.23
4:06PM
1.00
3:35AM
1.15
5:07PM
1.10
4:37AM
1.08
6:05PM
1.21
5:46AM
1.01
7:00PM
1.33
6:55AM
0.97
7:52PM
1.45
8:00AM
0.94
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:05AM
0.44
8:14PM
0.65
9:45AM
0.44
9:30PM
0.68
10:28AM
0.43
10:58PM
0.68
11:14AM
0.42
12:24AM
0.63
12:03PM
0.40
1:39AM
0.55
12:54PM
0.37
2:42AM
0.47
1:44PM
0.36
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thu
01
Sunrise-7:00--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03-
Sunset--8:21--8:22--8:22--8:22--8:22--8:22--8:22
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192121202222212322212322212322202222202222
Feels °C (?)202020212222222221222221202221222222222223
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The above surf forecast table for Las Urracas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Las Urracas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Las Urracas 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 Urracas) 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 Urracas 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 Las Urracas, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tarapaca, consider staying in Iquique which is 4 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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