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Palo Buque surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Saturday 21 Mar 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
17.3° C
(Which is 5.0°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 Sunday (Mar 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palo Buque over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 217 | 209 | 488 | 451 | 403 | 463 | 375 | 322 | 275 | 178 | 281 | 485 | 463 | 347 | 268 | 182 | 350 | 961 | 1111 | 988 | 780 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:44AM 1.07 | 11:54PM 0.88 | 12:27PM 1.09 | 12:40AM 0.77 | 1:16PM 1.08 | 1:33AM 0.67 | 2:15PM 1.05 | 2:42AM 0.57 | 3:27PM 1.02 | 4:16AM 0.53 | 4:49PM 1.01 | 5:55AM 0.55 | 6:07PM 1.03 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:02PM 0.09 | 5:57AM 0.05 | 6:57PM 0.13 | 6:35AM 0.09 | 8:00PM 0.17 | 7:19AM 0.15 | 9:18PM 0.21 | 8:17AM 0.21 | 10:49PM 0.22 | 9:35AM 0.26 | 12:14AM 0.18 | 11:09AM 0.27 | 1:17AM 0.13 | ||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
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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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