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El Faro surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 30 Jan 2025 -04
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Faro this week:
The surf forecast for El Faro over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 30) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Faro in the next 12 days are 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 04) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 30) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 30th Jan) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 1st Feb) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 4th Feb) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Faro over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 594 | 486 | 414 | 407 | 367 | 711 | 682 | 573 | 431 | 331 | 331 | 273 | 306 | 455 | 610 | 739 | 953 | 834 | 691 | 555 | 479 | 359 | 314 | 215 | 75 | 87 | 163 | 142 | 84 | 83 | 79 | 59 | 125 | 128 | 103 | 106 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | glass | on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- off | glass | on | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:14PM 1.54 | 11:41AM 1.05 | 11:51PM 1.51 | 12:23PM 1.10 | 12:30AM 1.45 | 1:08PM 1.14 | 1:11AM 1.35 | 1:59PM 1.18 | 1:57AM 1.23 | 2:56PM 1.22 | 2:49AM 1.10 | 4:02PM 1.26 | 3:55AM 0.98 | 5:15PM 1.30 | 5:19AM 0.90 | 6:28PM 1.36 | 6:48AM 0.88 | 7:33PM 1.42 | 8:02AM 0.90 | 8:30PM 1.48 | 9:00AM 0.95 | 9:19PM 1.52 | 9:47AM 1.00 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:33PM 0.39 | 6:00AM 0.34 | 5:16PM 0.40 | 6:34AM 0.34 | 6:03PM 0.43 | 7:09AM 0.34 | 6:54PM 0.47 | 7:46AM 0.36 | 7:53PM 0.53 | 8:26AM 0.39 | 9:05PM 0.59 | 9:12AM 0.43 | 10:33PM 0.63 | 10:08AM 0.46 | 12:11AM 0.61 | 11:14AM 0.49 | 1:35AM 0.55 | 12:25PM 0.48 | 2:39AM 0.48 | 1:32PM 0.46 | 3:29AM 0.42 | 2:29PM 0.43 | 4:11AM 0.38 | |||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tue 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 |
| Sunset | 8:23 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the El Faro Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Faro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at El Faro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Faro 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 (El Faro) 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 El Faro 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 El Faro, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tarapaca, consider staying in Iquique which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Patillos which is 57 km (35 miles) away
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