Las Urracas surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 08 Jul 2025 -04
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Las Urracas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Las Urracas sea temperature is
15.3° C
(Which is 2.1°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Las Urracas this week:

The surf forecast for Las Urracas over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Las Urracas in the next 12 days are 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 8th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 8th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 13th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Urracas over the next 12 days.

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Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
1
SW
1.8
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
2.1
SW
2.2
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.5
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
Period(s) (?)15121413131618161514141318171716151516161514141414141313131091016141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1029896714635561648126917631715138213431158150416572505240422551776213320541808140213449387327437544994954725455829091094975865
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
5
SW
0
S
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
0
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
5
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
15
SW
0
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
ESE
15
SSW
15
SW
0
E
5
W
5
NW
5
NE
5
W
0
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassglassglassglassglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:06PM
0.84
8:33AM
1.37
8:49PM
0.84
9:10AM
1.40
9:30PM
0.85
9:46AM
1.42
10:10PM
0.86
10:22AM
1.42
10:50PM
0.87
10:58AM
1.41
11:31PM
0.89
11:34AM
1.37
12:16AM
0.92
12:13PM
1.31
1:05AM
0.96
12:55PM
1.23
1:59AM
1.01
1:43PM
1.14
2:59AM
1.08
2:39PM
1.03
4:03AM
1.16
3:47PM
0.94
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:51PM
0.45
1:36AM
0.41
3:30PM
0.41
2:16AM
0.40
4:08PM
0.38
2:54AM
0.39
4:44PM
0.36
3:32AM
0.39
5:20PM
0.34
4:11AM
0.40
5:55PM
0.34
4:52AM
0.43
6:30PM
0.33
5:38AM
0.46
7:06PM
0.33
6:32AM
0.51
7:44PM
0.34
7:38AM
0.55
8:25PM
0.35
8:57AM
0.58
9:12PM
0.35
10:26AM
0.57
10:05PM
0.36
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunrise7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:15--7:15--7:15--7:15--
Sunset-6:14--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:17--6:17--6:17-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171715161714161715171715171716181816181816171714171715161715171716181717
Feels °C (?)161715151613141514161515161615161717161616151514151514161715171716171616

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Las Urracas Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Las Urracas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Las Urracas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Las Urracas 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 (Las Urracas) 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 Las Urracas 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 Las Urracas, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tarapaca, consider staying in Iquique which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Patillos which is 58 km (36 miles) away

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