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Las Urracas surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 18 Jul 2025 -04
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 Friday (Jul 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Urracas over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 14 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 641 | 999 | 1124 | 1094 | 885 | 1284 | 1124 | 1079 | 817 | 572 | 459 | 355 | 355 | 232 | 223 | 162 | 150 | 137 | 127 | 142 | 152 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | on | glass | glass | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:39PM 1.03 | 4:03AM 1.16 | 3:47PM 0.94 | 5:07AM 1.25 | 5:03PM 0.87 | 6:09AM 1.35 | 6:18PM 0.85 | 7:06AM 1.43 | 7:24PM 0.85 | 7:59AM 1.49 | 8:22PM 0.88 | 8:48AM 1.53 | 9:14PM 0.90 | 9:35AM 1.53 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:12PM 0.35 | 10:26AM 0.57 | 10:05PM 0.36 | 11:52AM 0.52 | 11:02PM 0.35 | 1:05PM 0.45 | 12:02AM 0.34 | 2:05PM 0.38 | 12:59AM 0.32 | 2:57PM 0.32 | 1:54AM 0.30 | 3:44PM 0.28 | 2:45AM 0.29 | ||||||||||
Fri 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | ||
| Sunset | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Tarapaca
Wind reports 32 km away suggest it is still onshore at Las Urracas (light winds from the W.(Wind varies from 210 to 280 degs) at Iquique/Diego Aracena Airport). 1.1m 10s swell from the SSW with a 0.8m 12s groundswell from the SW and a 0.4m 14s groundswell, also from the SW. Swells combining to make to make bigger set waves.
32 km away, 3 h 56 min ago
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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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