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Playa Brava surf Forecast / Tarapaca / Chile

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 -04
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Playa Brava surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Brava sea temperature is 17.7°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 20.5 °C max: 22.5 °C min: 18.5 °C)
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Playa Brava surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Brava sea temperature is 17.7°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 20.5 °C max: 22.5 °C min: 18.5 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Brava this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Brava over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Brava in the next 12 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 27) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 24th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 27th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 28th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Brava over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.8
SW
2
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.1
SW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.9
SW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.7
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
Period(s) (?)16161614151516141414161615141413131313151514131314141312121110101891617
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)318496496561503544620476606476167218561693142712108083943513358371087874820123561714491198937683563401333307203517549
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
5
WSW
10
SW
5
ENE
5
WSW
10
SW
5
ENE
10
SW
0
SW
5
E
5
WSW
10
SW
5
E
5
WSW
10
SW
5
ESE
10
SW
15
SSW
5
S
10
SW
15
SW
0
ESE
5
WSW
10
SW
5
SW
5
WSW
10
SW
5
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
0
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
S
10
SW
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassononglassoncross-
on
glassonglassglassoncross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glasscross-
on
onglassoncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:52PM
1.06
10:15AM
1.35
10:26PM
1.00
10:47AM
1.36
11:01PM
0.94
11:23AM
1.35
11:41PM
0.88
12:03PM
1.33
12:30AM
0.83
12:52PM
1.31
1:35AM
0.80
1:50PM
1.29
2:59AM
0.80
2:58PM
1.27
4:22AM
0.85
4:08PM
1.27
5:27AM
0.95
5:12PM
1.27
6:19AM
1.07
6:10PM
1.27
7:05AM
1.21
7:04PM
1.25
7:49AM
1.34
7:54PM
1.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:42AM
0.42
4:50PM
0.45
4:07AM
0.44
5:32PM
0.47
4:34AM
0.48
6:18PM
0.49
5:04AM
0.51
7:12PM
0.51
5:40AM
0.55
8:16PM
0.52
6:30AM
0.59
9:25PM
0.51
7:44AM
0.62
10:29PM
0.47
9:18AM
0.63
11:21PM
0.42
10:47AM
0.60
12:06AM
0.37
12:02PM
0.53
12:46AM
0.32
1:05PM
0.46
1:25AM
0.28
2:03PM
0.39
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
Sunrise-6:54--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58-
Sunset--6:21--6:20--6:19--6:19--6:17--6:17--6:16--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:14
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192020192120192020182020182020182020192020182020182020192121192121202122
Feels °C (?)192121202220202021202020192020192020202019182120192020202021192121212121

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

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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

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Information about the Playa Brava Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Brava provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Brava can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Brava 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 Brava) 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 Brava 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 Playa Brava, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tarapaca, consider staying in Iquique which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Patillos which is 56 km (35 miles) away

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