La Capilla Surf Break

La Capilla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 18.64° S 70.36° W

Issued: 1 am 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Capilla sea temperature is
18.6° C

Normal for this time of year

La Capilla surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Capilla surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,909 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Capilla this week:

The surf forecast for La Capilla over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Capilla in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 12th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 12th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 12th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Capilla over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1
SW
20
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
0.8
SW
18
1.1
SW
11
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1909
1765
1407
1303
1042
932
808
784
573
746
810
543
430
268
271
257
326
400
530
537
264
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
5
SW
5
S
5
WSW
5
SW
5
WSW
10
SW
0
W
5
E
10
SSW
5
WSW
0
S
5
WSW
5
SSW
0
WSW
10
WSW
5
NW
5
NE
10
W
5
SW
5
SSW
Wind State
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
6:26PM0.66m
7:20AM1.11m
7:27PM0.63m
8:10AM1.20m
8:26PM0.62m
9:01AM1.26m
9:23PM0.61m
9:53AM1.30m
10:21PM0.61m
10:45AM1.29m
11:20PM0.62m
11:38AM1.25m
00:20AM0.64m
Low Tide
1:07PM0.23m
00:25AM0.06m
2:07PM0.15m
1:13AM0.03m
3:03PM0.07m
2:03AM0.01m
3:58PM0.02m
2:56AM0.00m
4:53PM-0.01m
3:50AM0.01m
5:46PM-0.02m
4:46AM0.05m
6:39PM-0.01m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:12
6:12
6:12
6:12
6:12
6:12
6:12
 mm
Temp °C
18
19
17
18
19
17
18
19
17
19
20
18
19
20
18
19
20
18
20
20
17
Feels °C
18
19
18
19
19
17
18
19
17
19
19
20
19
21
19
19
20
18
20
19
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
0.8
SW
10
0.7
SW
10
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
Energy kJ
1909
1765
1407
1303
1042
932
808
784
573
378
810
543
430
268
127
100
326
400
530
537
264
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
11
0.5
SW
9
0.6
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
7
0.4
SW
24
0.6
SW
24
0.7
SW
22
0.6
SW
21
1
SW
20
0.8
SW
20
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SSW
11
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
WSW
10
0.5
SSW
10
0.6
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.7
SSW
11
Energy kJ
23
43
37
47
153
347
476
368
746
455
379
370
135
271
257
63
51
55
31
119
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
9
0.1
SW
28
0.3
SW
26
0.2
WSW
17
0.2
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.5
S
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
10
0.6
WSW
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WSW
8
Energy kJ
17
31
105
30
21
82
154
251
80
83
93
238
90
201
55
55
41
108
27
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
15
0
0
0
64
0
0
18
0
0
64
95
0
64
0
0
64
64
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Tarapaca
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
2
2
4
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
7
5
5
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
8
4
5
4
6
5
5
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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 16 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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