Palo Buque Surf Forecast

/ Tarapaca (19 surf breaks) /

Chile (94 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (20.35° S 70.17° W)

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Palo Buque surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 01 Sep 2025 -04

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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 16.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Palo Buque this week:

The surf forecast for Palo Buque over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Palo Buque in the next 12 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 02) at 11PM. 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+)	8PM (Mon 1st Sep)	5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf	11PM (Tue 2nd Sep)	6ft (1.8m) 16s
Most Powerful	11PM (Tue 2nd Sep)	6ft (1.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palo Buque over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.
	Monday 01			Tuesday 02			Wednesday 03			Thursday 04			Friday 05			Saturday 06			Sunday 07
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	1	2	3	3	2	4	2	3	3	1	1	2	1	1	3	0	0	2	2	0	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	WSW
Period(s) (?)	14	14	13	17	17	16	16	16	15	15	14	14	13	13	13	12	12	11	11	11	15
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	810	1066	797	1081	1069	1589	1374	1105	845	791	776	651	780	757	604	472	433	299	300	380	426
Wind (km/h)	SSW	SSW	SSE	SW	SW	S	SSW	SW	SSE	SW	SW	S	SW	SW	S	SW	SW	SSW	WSW	SSW	S
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross- on	glass	cross- on	cross- on	glass	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	glass	cross- on	cross- on	glass	glass	cross- on	cross
High Tide / height (m)		4:37PM 0.47		5:15AM 0.85	6:01PM 0.49		6:12AM 0.92	6:52PM 0.53		6:56AM 0.99	7:30PM 0.59		7:33AM 1.07		8:03PM 0.66	8:08AM 1.12		8:37PM 0.74	8:42AM 1.15		9:11PM 0.83
Low Tide / height (m)	11:41AM 0.35		9:41PM 0.34	12:46PM 0.29		10:59PM 0.32	1:26PM 0.23		11:59PM 0.27	1:56PM 0.17		12:46AM 0.22		2:24PM 0.12	1:30AM 0.16		2:50PM 0.06	2:12AM 0.12		3:18PM 0.02	2:56AM 0.08

	Monday 01			Tuesday 02			Wednesday 03			Thursday 04			Friday 05			Saturday 06			Sunday 07
Sunrise	6:48	-	-	6:48	-	-	6:47	-	-	6:46	-	-	6:45	-	-	6:43	-	-	6:43	-	-
Sunset	-	6:31	-	-	6:31	-	-	6:31	-	-	6:31	-	-	6:32	-	-	6:32	-	-	6:32	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	17	18	15	17	17	15	17	17	15	17	17	15	17	17	14	17	17	15	16	17	15
Feels °C (?)	14	16	14	16	15	15	15	15	14	15	15	14	15	15	14	15	15	16	16	16	15

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Tarapaca

Wind Update The wind is still cross-on at Palo Buque (moderate winds from the SW at Iquique/Diego Aracena Airport 21 km from Palo Buque). 1.2m 13s groundswell from the SW with a 1.2m 13s groundswell from the WSW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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