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Playa Blanca - Lota surfForecast / Concepcion / Chile
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Wednesday 11 Dec 2024 -04
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Blanca - Lota this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Blanca - Lota over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 12) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Blanca - Lota in the next 12 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 18) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Dec 13) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 12th Dec) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 18th Dec) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 18th Dec) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Blanca - Lota over the next 12 days.
Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Mon 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 15 |
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| Energy (?) | 137 | 81 | 50 | 48 | 394 | 724 | 606 | 480 | 444 | 373 | 199 | 210 | 294 | 215 | 208 | 233 | 89 | 17 | 109 | 78 | 1832 | 346 | 232 | 711 | 82 | 98 | 88 | 80 | 112 | 235 | 202 | 144 | 232 | 97 | 113 | 139 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | cross | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:57AM 1.05 | 9:31PM 1.46 | 9:58AM 1.03 | 10:18PM 1.58 | 10:53AM 1.01 | 11:05PM 1.65 | 11:43AM 0.99 | 11:51PM 1.68 | 12:31PM 0.96 | 12:37AM 1.66 | 1:18PM 0.93 | 1:22AM 1.60 | 2:05PM 0.90 | 2:07AM 1.51 | 2:53PM 0.87 | 2:52AM 1.40 | 3:45PM 0.85 | 3:37AM 1.27 | 4:42PM 0.86 | 4:25AM 1.15 | 5:44PM 0.89 | 5:17AM 1.03 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:09AM 0.25 | 2:55PM 0.17 | 4:08AM 0.14 | 3:40PM 0.16 | 5:02AM 0.06 | 4:25PM 0.16 | 5:52AM 0.01 | 5:10PM 0.16 | 6:41AM 0.00 | 5:54PM 0.18 | 7:29AM 0.03 | 6:38PM 0.21 | 8:16AM 0.08 | 7:23PM 0.26 | 9:04AM 0.14 | 8:09PM 0.32 | 9:51AM 0.19 | 9:00PM 0.40 | 10:38AM 0.25 | 10:00PM 0.49 | 11:25AM 0.29 | 11:15PM 0.55 | 12:12PM 0.33 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Mon 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:13 |
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| Temp. °C | 15 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 21 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 20 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Playa Blanca - Lota Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Blanca - Lota provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Blanca - Lota can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Blanca - Lota 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 (Playa Blanca - Lota) 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 Playa Blanca - Lota 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.
Playa Blanca - Lota is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Lota. If you plan a holiday in Concepcion, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lota. Lota has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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