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La Piscina surf Forecast / Tarapaca / Chile

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 25 Apr 2024 -04
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La Piscina surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Piscina sea temperature is 17.8°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 20.5 °C max: 22.6 °C min: 18.6 °C)
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La Piscina surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Piscina sea temperature is 17.8°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 20.5 °C max: 22.6 °C min: 18.6 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Piscina this week:

The surf forecast for La Piscina over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Piscina in the next 12 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 28) at 8PM. 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 Saturday (Apr 27) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 25th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 27th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 28th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Piscina over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SW
1
SW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SSW
2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.1
SW
1
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
Period(s) (?)161614151516141414161615141413131316161514141414141012121210101016161615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)496496561503605620476606476169316991693135176382039434698193392410571662857921569400808636615367288272371361348355
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
10
SW
5
ENE
5
WSW
10
SSW
5
NE
5
WSW
5
SSW
0
SW
5
W
5
W
10
NE
5
WNW
5
WSW
0
ESE
10
SW
10
SW
5
S
5
WSW
5
SW
5
NE
5
WSW
5
SW
5
SW
10
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
10
SW
5
SW
5
SSW
5
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glassonglassglasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
glassglassglassoncross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:15AM
1.35
10:26PM
1.00
10:47AM
1.36
11:01PM
0.94
11:23AM
1.35
11:41PM
0.88
12:03PM
1.33
12:30AM
0.83
12:52PM
1.31
1:35AM
0.80
1:50PM
1.29
2:59AM
0.80
2:58PM
1.27
4:22AM
0.85
4:08PM
1.27
5:27AM
0.95
5:12PM
1.27
6:19AM
1.07
6:10PM
1.27
7:05AM
1.21
7:04PM
1.25
7:49AM
1.34
7:54PM
1.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:50PM
0.45
4:07AM
0.44
5:32PM
0.47
4:34AM
0.48
6:18PM
0.49
5:04AM
0.51
7:12PM
0.51
5:40AM
0.55
8:16PM
0.52
6:30AM
0.59
9:25PM
0.51
7:44AM
0.62
10:29PM
0.47
9:18AM
0.63
11:21PM
0.42
10:47AM
0.60
12:06AM
0.37
12:02PM
0.53
12:46AM
0.32
1:05PM
0.46
1:25AM
0.28
2:03PM
0.39
2:03AM
0.26
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise6:54--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--6:58--
Sunset-6:21--6:20--6:20--6:19--6:17--6:17--6:16--6:16--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:14-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212118202119202018202119212019212020212119202019202019212119212120212119
Feels °C (?)222120202120202019202220222121212020222220212121212019202019212120222121

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the La Piscina Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Piscina provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at La Piscina can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Piscina 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 (La Piscina) 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 La Piscina 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 La Piscina, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tarapaca, consider staying in Iquique which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Patillos which is 59 km (37 miles) away

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