Budeo Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Antofagasta, Chile)

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Budeo Surf Guide

Budeo in Antofagasta is an exposed reef break that has consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the east. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. There is a right hand reef break. Often Crowded. Hazards include rocks and urchins.

Budeo Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	3	consistent	17.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Budeo:

The best conditions reported for surf at Budeo occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.

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What's the best time of year to surf Budeo (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: summer

The best time of year for surfing Budeo with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 16% of the time in January while 55% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 29% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

16%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

55%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

29%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Budeo Location Map

Interactive Budeo surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Budeo is Cerro Moreno International (Antofagasta) Airport (ANF) in Chile, which is 17 km (11 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Budeo is El Loa (Calama) Airport (CJC), also in Chile, 195 km (121 miles) away.

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Budeo Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 16:41 Local Time

m, °C	Tuesday 05			Wed
ft, °F	5PM	8PM	11PM	2AM
Wave (m)	SW	SW	SW	SW
Period (s)	13	13	13	13
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- on	glass	cross- off	cross- on

What does Budeo look like?

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Tides at Budeo

Current tide and informaton

For Antofagasta, Chile, 7 km from Budeo.

Next High Water: 12:10am | 0.95m

Next Low Water: 06:30pm | 0.5m

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Budeo Sea Temperature

Sunny with pleasantly warm air temperatures (feeling like 21.0 °C once we account for wind), yet at 17.5 °C the sea remains several degrees colder than the air at Budeo. The majority of surfers will need a spring wetsuit though a summer suit or even a shorty may suffice for a short session.

Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 17.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite