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La Capilla surf Forecast / Tarapaca / Chile

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 28 Mar 2024 -04
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La Capilla surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Capilla sea temperature is 19.8°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 22.6 °C max: 24.7 °C min: 21.4 °C)
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La Capilla surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Capilla sea temperature is 19.8°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 22.6 °C max: 24.7 °C min: 21.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Capilla this week:

The surf forecast for La Capilla over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Capilla in the next 12 days are 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 28th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 2nd Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 4th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Capilla over the next 12 days.

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Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)131212161514141413131212111113131212111816151514141416161416161515141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)53537332638238243141935731345835338439338655155156046745135976178614321114125717522414244720613113381240153532317026061744
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
5
SSW
5
S
15
SW
5
SSW
5
S
15
SW
5
SSW
5
SSW
15
SW
0
SSW
5
SSW
10
SW
0
SSW
5
SW
10
SW
0
WSW
5
SSE
10
SW
5
S
5
S
15
SW
5
SSW
5
S
15
SW
0
NE
0
S
10
SW
0
SSE
5
SW
10
SW
0
SSW
5
SSE
10
SSW
5
S
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
onglassglasscross-
on
glassglassonglassglasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassglassonglasscross-
on
onglasscrosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:10AM
0.69
12:39PM
0.92
12:43AM
0.61
1:19PM
0.89
1:20AM
0.53
2:09PM
0.86
2:16AM
0.46
3:15PM
0.85
3:54AM
0.43
4:33PM
0.88
5:42AM
0.45
5:45PM
0.93
6:50AM
0.53
6:44PM
1.00
7:39AM
0.64
7:35PM
1.06
8:22AM
0.76
8:22PM
1.09
9:04AM
0.90
9:08PM
1.08
9:45AM
1.02
9:53PM
1.03
10:28AM
1.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:28PM
0.20
6:01AM
0.17
7:14PM
0.24
6:26AM
0.21
8:10PM
0.29
6:56AM
0.24
9:26PM
0.31
7:37AM
0.28
11:02PM
0.30
8:46AM
0.31
12:18AM
0.25
10:25AM
0.31
1:08AM
0.18
11:52AM
0.27
1:47AM
0.10
1:02PM
0.21
2:23AM
0.03
2:01PM
0.14
2:58AM
-0.03
2:57PM
0.08
3:33AM
-0.06
3:51PM
0.03
4:08AM
-0.07
Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
Sunrise--7:47--7:47--7:47--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:50
Sunset7:45--7:44--7:43--7:42--7:40--7:39--7:39--7:38--7:37--7:37--7:36--7:36--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242223242123232122232022222021222021232022232022232022222021222021222021
Feels °C (?)252424252425232423232223222222232222242324232222232223222222222222232222

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the La Capilla Surf forecast

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

La Capilla is 17 km (11 miles) from the city of Arica. If you plan a holiday in Tarapaca, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arica. Arica has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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