Caletita Buena surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 11 Dec 2025 -04
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Caletita Buena surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Caletita Buena sea temperature is
17.0° C
(Which is 4.7°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caletita Buena this week:

The surf forecast for Caletita Buena over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caletita Buena in the next 12 days are 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 11th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 11th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 13th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caletita Buena over the next 12 days.

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

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.4
SW
0.2
WNW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
Period(s) (?)121111111211111515141315141513131312121617
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1371551471212051501763454524521205517634615142629
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
0
N
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
0
S
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
0
SW
5
SW
10
SW
0
WSW
5
WSW
10
WSW
0
SW
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglasscross-
on
onglassglassonglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassglassonglasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:09PM
0.69
3:48AM
0.93
5:13PM
0.75
4:44AM
0.83
6:10PM
0.82
5:41AM
0.74
6:58PM
0.89
6:37AM
0.68
7:40PM
0.94
7:32AM
0.63
8:18PM
0.99
8:22AM
0.60
8:55PM
1.03
9:08AM
0.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:31PM
0.32
10:46AM
0.09
10:51PM
0.36
11:30AM
0.12
12:10AM
0.36
12:11PM
0.14
1:19AM
0.33
12:49PM
0.15
2:17AM
0.28
1:25PM
0.16
3:05AM
0.23
2:02PM
0.16
3:48AM
0.19
Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Sunrise--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58
Sunset8:12--8:13--8:13--8:14--8:14--8:15--8:15--
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201921211921211921211921211920202020211921
Feels °C (?)202020202021212021202021202020202120212021
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The above surf forecast table for Caletita Buena provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Caletita Buena can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caletita Buena 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 (Caletita Buena) 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 Caletita Buena 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.

Caletita Buena is 86 km (53 miles) from the city of Iquique. If you plan a holiday in Tarapaca, look for hotels and other accommodation in Iquique. Iquique has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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