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El Bajo / La Bestia surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 23 Apr 2025 -04
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El Bajo / La Bestia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Bajo / La Bestia sea temperature is
16.2° C
(Which is 4.5°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Bajo / La Bestia this week:

The surf forecast for El Bajo / La Bestia over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Bajo / La Bestia in the next 12 days are 2.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 26) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 23rd Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 24th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 29th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Bajo / La Bestia over the next 12 days.

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Wed
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Mon
05
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.7
SW
2
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SSW
2.2
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SW
1.7
SSW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.7
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
Period(s) (?)181516161816171716161515141414131318181616151418141413141817161616151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)91513991431141224572415271923522084182914361563150014381133109993312132810186916991377114281170154043758680816581759169411931118676621
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
10
S
10
WSW
5
SW
5
N
5
NNW
5
SSE
0
ESE
10
WSW
5
WSW
0
NNW
10
SW
5
SW
5
S
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
5
W
5
WSW
5
SW
5
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
5
S
15
SW
15
SW
5
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
glassglassglassglassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onglassononglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
ononglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:43PM
1.26
6:40AM
1.07
6:34PM
1.27
7:21AM
1.19
7:22PM
1.27
8:02AM
1.32
8:09PM
1.24
8:44AM
1.43
8:55PM
1.19
9:26AM
1.52
9:42PM
1.13
10:11AM
1.56
10:31PM
1.05
10:59AM
1.56
11:24PM
0.97
11:50AM
1.52
12:22AM
0.90
12:46PM
1.46
1:32AM
0.86
1:49PM
1.38
2:55AM
0.85
2:58PM
1.31
4:21AM
0.89
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:32AM
0.40
12:23PM
0.53
1:08AM
0.35
1:20PM
0.45
1:43AM
0.30
2:14PM
0.38
2:18AM
0.27
3:06PM
0.33
2:55AM
0.26
3:59PM
0.30
3:33AM
0.28
4:53PM
0.31
4:14AM
0.31
5:49PM
0.33
4:57AM
0.37
6:51PM
0.37
5:47AM
0.44
7:59PM
0.41
6:45AM
0.51
9:11PM
0.43
8:00AM
0.58
10:19PM
0.43
9:28AM
0.62
Wed
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Mon
05
Sunrise--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58
Sunset6:22--6:22--6:21--6:21--6:20--6:20--6:19--6:17--6:17--6:16--6:16--6:15--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222121211919191920201820201820201920201820191819191920211821211921201820
Feels °C (?)212121222120202020211920202020202019201920191919191719191820201920191919

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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

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Information about the El Bajo / La Bestia Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Bajo / La Bestia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at El Bajo / La Bestia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Bajo / La Bestia 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 Bajo / La Bestia) 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 Bajo / La Bestia 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 Bajo / La Bestia, 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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