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Playa Brava surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 01 Jun 2025 -04
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Playa Brava surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Brava sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is 1.7°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Brava this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Brava over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Brava in the next 12 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 01) at 8AM. 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 11s period and expected on Monday (Jun 02) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 1st Jun)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 1st Jun)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 1st Jun)6ft (1.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Brava over the next 12 days.

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Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
0.9
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.6
SW
1.2
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.2
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
0.9
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)161514141313121716161515141414131313201218181616151615141516151917161616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1634136314021049846680502482112996410768568338106394444374242414354574324984686149765575986234327998253235376136703212
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
10
SW
5
S
15
SSW
5
SW
5
SSW
5
SW
5
SSW
0
ESE
10
SW
5
SSW
5
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
5
N
10
SSW
5
SW
5
SSE
10
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
SW
5
N
5
WSW
5
NNE
15
NE
5
SW
5
SSW
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
SW
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
WSW
0
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
glasscross-
off
offoncross-
on
glassglassglassglassonglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:24PM
1.37
2:33AM
0.87
2:22PM
1.28
3:46AM
0.92
3:22PM
1.19
4:51AM
0.99
4:21PM
1.12
5:44AM
1.07
5:17PM
1.05
6:29AM
1.15
6:10PM
1.00
7:08AM
1.23
6:58PM
0.96
7:45AM
1.29
7:44PM
0.92
8:20AM
1.34
8:26PM
0.90
8:55AM
1.38
9:07PM
0.88
9:30AM
1.40
9:48PM
0.86
10:05AM
1.41
10:28PM
0.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:39PM
0.37
7:40AM
0.57
9:35PM
0.39
8:59AM
0.62
10:25PM
0.39
10:21AM
0.63
11:09PM
0.39
11:36AM
0.62
11:48PM
0.40
12:40PM
0.58
12:24AM
0.40
1:35PM
0.54
12:58AM
0.40
2:22PM
0.49
1:31AM
0.40
3:06PM
0.45
2:04AM
0.40
3:47PM
0.43
2:38AM
0.41
4:27PM
0.41
3:11AM
0.42
5:07PM
0.40
3:45AM
0.44
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Sunrise7:07--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--
Sunset-6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191918202018191918202019202019202119192018202017181818171818181918202018
Feels °C (?)181917181918191919192018181919192020181917191917181916161818182018192018

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Playa Brava Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Brava provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Brava can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Brava 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 (Playa Brava) 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 Playa Brava 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 Playa Brava, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tarapaca, consider staying in Iquique which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Patillos which is 56 km (35 miles) away

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