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Penarol surfForecast / Antofagasta / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Saturday 21 Mar 2026 -04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Penarol surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Penarol sea temperature is
19.8° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Penarol this week:
The surf forecast for Penarol over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Penarol in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Penarol over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Tue morning). 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) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1340 | 1110 | 778 | 995 | 1045 | 359 | 661 | 584 | 386 | 1062 | 1074 | 578 | 732 | 649 | 371 | 2261 | 3326 | 3170 | 2426 | 1962 | 1905 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:57AM 1.15 | 12:11AM 0.95 | 12:40PM 1.17 | 12:56AM 0.84 | 1:28PM 1.15 | 1:50AM 0.73 | 2:26PM 1.12 | 2:59AM 0.63 | 3:38PM 1.08 | 4:33AM 0.58 | 5:00PM 1.06 | 6:11AM 0.60 | 6:19PM 1.08 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:16PM 0.09 | 6:12AM 0.07 | 7:09PM 0.12 | 6:49AM 0.12 | 8:11PM 0.17 | 7:34AM 0.18 | 9:27PM 0.22 | 8:31AM 0.25 | 10:59PM 0.23 | 9:50AM 0.30 | 12:25AM 0.20 | 11:25AM 0.31 | 1:30AM 0.14 | ||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:46 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
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Information about the Penarol Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Penarol provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Penarol can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Penarol 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 (Penarol) 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 Penarol 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 Antofagasta? If you are looking for accommodation near Penarol, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Antofagasta, consider staying in Antofagasta which is 33 km (20 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Mejillones which is 42 km (26 miles) away
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