Hornitos Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Chile – Antofagasta)
| Name: | Hornitos |
|---|---|
| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: E |
Hornitos in Antofagasta is a quite exposed beach break that has dependable surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds are from the east. Easily blown out by an onshore breeze Clean groundswells prevail and the best swell direction is from the southwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. It's sometimes crowded here. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Overall Hornitos Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Hornitos surf quality by season and Hornitos surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Chile - Antofagasta surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Hornitos
Visitor Reviews of Hornitos |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Hornitos:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Pozo Verde | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Choralillo | 32 mi |
| Third closest break | Cordeles | 38 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Isla Santa Maria | 38 mi |
| Fifth closest break | La Portada | 38 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Hornitos: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 1385 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2751 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2753 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 2828 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 2837 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Hornitos: |
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| Closest tide station | Itajaí, Brazil | 1383 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Paranaguá, Brazil | 1388 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Laguna, Brazil | 1392 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Florianópolis, Brazil | 1395 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Imbituba, Brazil | 1397 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Hornitos: |
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| Closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 468 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Ski Arpa (Chile) | 671 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 680 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 682 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 683 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Hornitos: |
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| Closest city location | Mejillones (Chile) | 14 mi |
| Second closest city location | Antofagasta (Chile) | 50 mi |
| Third closest city location | Tocopilla (Chile) | 60 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Calama (Chile) | 94 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | San Pedro de Atacama (Chile) | 134 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Hornitos is Cerro Moreno International (Antofagasta) Airport (ANF) in Chile, which is 56 km (35 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Hornitos is El Loa (Calama) Airport (CJC), also in Chile, 153 km (95 miles) away.
