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Caletita Buena surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caletita Buena this week:
The surf forecast for Caletita Buena over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caletita Buena in the next 12 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 21) 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 1.3m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 17) at 2PM.
Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 15th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 21st Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 21st Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caletita Buena over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Sat 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 16 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
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Energy (?) | 64 | 88 | 42 | 20 | 101 | 19 | 50 | 75 | 95 | 91 | 143 | 212 | 167 | 250 | 246 | 365 | 800 | 496 | 1086 | 1199 | 1123 | 1210 | 927 | 676 | 676 | 427 | 586 | 951 | 746 | 952 | 2014 | 3457 | 3156 | 2475 | 2383 | 1962 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | glass | on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | glass | glass | on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:15PM 0.73 | 10:36AM 1.01 | 10:51PM 0.66 | 11:12AM 0.99 | 11:29PM 0.59 | 11:52AM 0.95 | 12:12AM 0.52 | 12:39PM 0.91 | 1:08AM 0.46 | 1:35PM 0.88 | 2:32AM 0.44 | 2:40PM 0.87 | 4:08AM 0.46 | 3:45PM 0.89 | 5:14AM 0.52 | 4:43PM 0.93 | 5:58AM 0.62 | 5:34PM 0.96 | 6:37AM 0.74 | 6:22PM 0.98 | 7:15AM 0.88 | 7:09PM 0.98 | 7:54AM 1.02 | 7:57PM 0.95 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:01AM 0.14 | 5:13PM 0.17 | 4:29AM 0.18 | 5:59PM 0.20 | 4:57AM 0.22 | 6:53PM 0.24 | 5:28AM 0.26 | 7:59PM 0.28 | 6:04AM 0.30 | 9:19PM 0.28 | 6:57AM 0.34 | 10:30PM 0.26 | 8:20AM 0.37 | 11:19PM 0.21 | 9:51AM 0.36 | 11:55PM 0.15 | 11:07AM 0.32 | 12:28AM 0.09 | 12:11PM 0.26 | 1:00AM 0.04 | 1:08PM 0.18 | 1:33AM -0.01 | 2:03PM 0.11 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Sat 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 |
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Temp. °C | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C (?) | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. |
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Information about the Caletita Buena Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Caletita Buena provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Caletita Buena can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caletita Buena 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 (Caletita Buena) 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 Caletita Buena 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.
Caletita Buena is 86 km (53 miles) from the city of Iquique. If you plan a holiday in Tarapaca, look for hotels and other accommodation in Iquique. Iquique has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.