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Palo Buque surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 -04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Palo Buque surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Palo Buque sea temperature is
16.8° C
(Which is 3.2°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Palo Buque this week:
The surf forecast for Palo Buque over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Palo Buque in the next 16 days are 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 6th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 7th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 8th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palo Buque over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tue 12 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | |
834 | 721 | 537 | 367 | 403 | 685 | 1308 | 1358 | 1312 | 920 | 979 | 767 | 520 | 421 | 355 | 428 | 618 | 488 | 427 | 512 | 614 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 00:02AM0.54m | 12:16PM0.98m | 00:58AM0.50m | 1:07PM0.94m | 2:08AM0.49m | 2:01PM0.91m | 3:26AM0.50m | 2:56PM0.89m | 4:33AM0.55m | 3:49PM0.88m | 5:21AM0.63m | 4:39PM0.88m | 5:59AM0.74m | 5:27PM0.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:12AM0.25m | 7:32PM0.22m | 5:53AM0.29m | 8:35PM0.24m | 6:43AM0.34m | 9:36PM0.23m | 7:48AM0.38m | 10:25PM0.21m | 9:06AM0.41m | 11:03PM0.18m | 10:22AM0.40m | 11:35PM0.15m | 11:29AM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — |
 | 6:15 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 |
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Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
 kJ | 834 | 721 | 537 | 367 | 403 | 685 | 1006 | 855 | 850 | 725 | 524 | 415 | 476 | 304 | 220 | 428 | 618 | 488 | 427 | 512 | 614 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 18 | SW 21 | SW 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 10 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 19 | 35 | 34 | 155 | 287 | 73 | 1308 | 1358 | 1312 | 920 | 979 | 767 | 520 | 421 | 355 | 134 | 25 | 181 | 122 | 94 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 4 | WSW 16 | SW 21 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 15 | WNW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 18 | WNW 18 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 15 |
| kJ | 7 | 15 | 60 | 4 | 164 | 527 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 16 | 66 | 49 | 37 | 54 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 15 |
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Information about the Palo Buque Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Palo Buque provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Palo Buque can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Palo Buque 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 (Palo Buque) 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 Palo Buque 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 Palo Buque, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tarapaca, consider staying in Iquique which is 12 km (7 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Patillos which is 44 km (27 miles) away
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