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Hualpén today: waves, weather and sun

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · local time (GMT-3) Wed, Oct 28 · GMT-3 C · No station nearby

Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Hualpén the sun rises at 6:51 am and sets at 8:21 pm: 13 h 30 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:51 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:27 am to 4:27 am and from 2:59 pm to 4:59 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.2 ft waves. There's a light air from the west-southwest (2 mph). Clear sky, 67 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Hualpén today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: high
6
Average day · 6 out of 10 3:00–5:00 pm Also 6:20–7:30 am and 7:50–8:50 pm
  • Major period 2:59–4:59 pm
  • Falling pressure (−0.19 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (4.2 ft waves) to stir the water
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, combines a major period, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 6:20 am to 7:30 am, with sunrise, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 7:50 pm to 8:50 pm, with sunset, falling pressure and some swell.

We don't show the tide for Hualpén, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Beach

Beach day in Hualpén

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

5
Fair beach day · 5 out of 10 12:00–5:00 pm
  • Sunny
  • Feels like 84 °F: beach weather
  • Offshore breeze (7 mph)
  • Swim with care: 4.2 ft waves every 9 s; high rip current risk
  • UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
  • Water at 61 °F (cold)

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Use care · 4.2 ft

    4.2 ft waves every 9 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.

  • Water 61 °F

    Cold: ease in slowly.

  • Sun & sunscreen UV 9 · SPF 50

    Max UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 1:00–3:00 pm (very high UV).

  • Wind 7 mph

    Offshore breeze (7 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Hualpén, so it doesn't count in the rating.

The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather and little wind, though with some waves and very high UV.

We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days

Beaches near Hualpén

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Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap

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Tides

Tides in Hualpén

Tides in Hualpén: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Hualpén, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.

Meanwhile, see the tide in Michahue · 4.1 mi

The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.

Sea and waves

The sea at Hualpén

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: moderate

Moderate Douglas 4 · moderate breeze, Beaufort 4
Waves 4.2 ft · 8.2 s from the west-southwest (243°)
Swell 3.0 ft · 8.7 s from the west-southwest
Current 0.4 mph toward the NW

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common2.1 ft
  • Significant4.2 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest8.5 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.5 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 2 mph WSW · gusts 9
Offshore (8.6 mi WNW)Offshore 17 mph SW · gusts 21

Onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.

Onshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 6.2 ft with a period of 11 s, from the west-southwest (moderate).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now61.9 °F
Today 59.2–61.9 °F air: 54 / 79 °F
Satellite (yesterday) 60.1 °F measured 1.5 mi away

Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.

Water warmer than normal for late October (+7.3 °F).

Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses

Water temperature →

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:49 pm (local time).

Surf

Surf in Hualpén today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Very good
8
Very good · 8 out of 10 6:24–10:00 am 2.9–4.4 ft Also 6:00–8:49 pm
  • 2.9–4.4 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
  • 3.3 ft swell at 10 s from the west-southwest, average
  • Light offshore wind (6 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
  • First or last light of the day
Surf at the shore 2.9–4.4 ft average – sets
Swell 3.3 ft 10 s · WSW · 208 kJ
Wind 6 mph SSE · offshore
Water and wetsuit 59.2 °F 4/3 fullsuit
  • Light: First light 6:24 am · sunrise 6:51 am · sunset 8:21 pm · last light 8:49 pm
  • Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
  • Water at 59.2 °F–61.9 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit (booties if you run cold).
  • Energy: 208 kJ · Medium power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window, 6:24 am to 10:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind. 6:00 pm to 8:49 pm also works, with a good size and glassy water.

An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.

Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.

How it’s calculated · Next 7 days

Diving

Diving in Hualpén today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: fair
8
Good day · 8 out of 10 10:40 am–1:40 pm Also 6:50–7:30 am
  • 2.8 ft swell at 10 s from the west-southwest: some surge on the bottom
  • Light offshore wind (7 mph)
  • 0.4 mph current toward the north-northeast, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 2.8 ft 10 s · from the WSW
Likely visibility Fair Snorkeling: poor
Water and suit 59.2 °F 7 mm wetsuit
Current 0.4 mph toward the NNE
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.3 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 59.2–61.9 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
  • Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
  • Night dive: dark from 8:49 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 11:51 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 10:40 am to 1:40 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 6:50 am to 7:30 am, with light wind and weak current, though with some swell.

We don't have a reliable tide for Hualpén, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.

Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap

Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.

Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.

Weather

Weather in Hualpén

14-day weather

Now in Hualpén

Now 67 °F Clear sky · feels like 70 °F · 54 / 79 °F
Low / high
54 / 79 °F
Rain
0.00 in · 0%
Clouds
0%
Humidity
77%
Dew pointDew point
60 °F
Visibility
15 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Fair · 26
Saharan dust
No

Pressure and fishing

  • ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
  • → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
  • ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change

Steady now (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.

Today, hour by hourHour by hour

Hourly weather Wind Surf

Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.

Time 12:00 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky ClearClearClearClear skyClear skyClear skyClear skyClear
Temperature 58°57°54°61°77°78°74°64°
Wind (mph) 7 SSE9 SSE7 SSE6 SSE7 SSE7 WSW4 WSW1 WNW
Gusts 151915182119164
Waves 4.6 ft4.3 ft4.1 ft4.2 ft4.2 ft4.2 ft4.2 ft4.2 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 9:00 pm 64° 1 WNW 4.2 ft
  • 12:00 am 58° 2 NE 3.9 ft
  • 3:00 am 56° 1 E 3.9 ft
  • 6:00 am 56° 0 E 3.8 ft
  • 9:00 am 62° 1 W 3.8 ft
  • 12:00 pm 68° 6 NW 3.8 ft
  • 3:00 pm 68° 6 NW 3.7 ft
  • 6:00 pm 65° 6 WNW 4.1 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 28 Clear sky 54 / 79 °F 9 mph S 4.6 ft
Thu 29 Overcast 56 / 68 °F 6 mph NW 4.8 ft
Fri 30 Overcast 53 / 70 °F 7 mph SW 6.0 ft
Sat 31 Overcast 51 / 68 °F 10 mph WSW 6.2 ft
Sun 1 Overcast 52 / 64 °F 8 mph WSW 5.7 ft
Mon 2 Overcast 48 / 66 °F 9 mph SW 5.6 ft
Tue 3 Light rain 49 / 59 °F 13 mph N 5.8 ft
Wed 4 Light rain 52 / 61 °F 9 mph NNW 5.4 ft
Thu 5 Drizzle 51 / 58 °F 8 mph NW 5.6 ft
Fri 6 Overcast 46 / 67 °F 10 mph SSW 6.5 ft
Sat 7 Clear sky 51 / 67 °F 10 mph SW 6.4 ft
Sun 8 Mainly clear 50 / 66 °F 10 mph SSW 6.8 ft
Mon 9 Mainly clear 49 / 70 °F 9 mph SSW 7.9 ft
Tue 10 Overcast 51 / 70 °F 8 mph SSW 7.5 ft
  • Thu 29 Overcast 56° / 68° 4.8 ft
  • Fri 30 Overcast 53° / 70° 6.0 ft
  • Sat 31 Overcast 51° / 68° 6.2 ft
  • Sun 1 Overcast 52° / 64° 5.7 ft
  • Mon 2 Overcast 48° / 66° 5.6 ft
  • Tue 3 Light rain 49° / 59° 5.8 ft
  • Wed 4 Light rain 52° / 61° 5.4 ft
See all 14 days →

Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.

  • The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature today. See the models →
  • Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer, normal rain and a much warmer sea. See the outlook →
  • Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+13.8 °F; normal high: 65 °F). Climate by month →

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:49 pm (local time).

Sun

The sun in Hualpén

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 6:51 am in the ESE (107°)ESE
Sets 8:21 pm in the WSW (253°)WSW
  • First light 5:51 am
  • Full dark 9:22 pm
  • Civil dawn 6:24 am
  • Civil dusk 8:49 pm
  • Solar noon 1:36 pm (66° high)
  • Daylight 13 h 30 min (+2 min)
  • Evening golden hour 7:46 pm
  • Full dark 9:22 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour6:51–7:27 am
Evening golden hour7:46–8:21 pm
Hualpén

Today the sun is 92,354,901 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Hualpén

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 92% 92% illuminated · 18.0 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 am
Rises 11:51 pm in the NE (55°)NE
Sets 9:09 am tomorrow · in the NW (306°) · set at 8:11 am
Transit 3:27 am overhead
Visible 9 h 18 min from 11:51 pm to 9:09 am

Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: high
  • 2:27–4:27 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 2:59–4:59 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 7:41–8:41 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 11:21 pm–12:21 am Minor · moonrise · medium activity

According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.

Upcoming moon phases

2026 moon calendar →
  • Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 5:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
  • New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
  • First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 8:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
  • Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 11:54 amNov 24 in 27 days

Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.

Place

Where to fish in Hualpén

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Nearest lighthouse

Punta Hualpen 5.7 mi northwest

Light
A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
Range
19 nautical miles (22 mi)
Light height
154 ft above sea level
Tower height
16 ft

Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses

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Hualpén at a glance

  • Town or city of about 86,639 people. Coordinates: 36.789° S, 73.102° W.
  • It is 3.9 mi northwest of Concepción, the main place in Biobío. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Concepción.
  • Its coast faces west.
  • Beaches and harbors nearby: Puerto Comercial de San Vicente (4.6 mi).

Questions about HualpénQuestions

What time is sunset today in Hualpén?

At 8:21 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:49 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Hualpén?

At 6:50 am. First light comes at 5:50 am.

What phase is the moon today?

Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 am.

When are the next spring tides?

From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.

What are today's solunar periods?

Major 2:27–4:27 am, Minor 7:41–8:41 am, Major 2:59–4:59 pm, Minor 11:21 pm–12:21 am. Today's activity is high.

What's the weather like today in Hualpén?

Clear sky, from 54 °F to 79 °F, with a light air from the west-southwest (2 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Hualpén?

Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.2 ft waves with a period of 8.2 s from the west-southwest. The water is 61.9 °F.

When is the best time to visit Hualpén?

The best time to visit Hualpén is from December to February: highs of 72 °F to 75 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 9 hours of sunshine a day.

Can I use this data for navigation?

No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.

Where this data comes from

Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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