Caletita Buena Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.48° S 70.21° W

Caletita Buena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caletita Buena sea temperature is
18.2° C
1.4° 

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


Caletita Buena surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 739 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 20s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caletita Buena this week:

The surf forecast for Caletita Buena over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 20s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caletita Buena in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Wed 12th Aug)0.5ft (0.2m) 20s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 14th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caletita Buena over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
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Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
1
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SW
15
0.5
SW
19
0.7
SW
19
1
SW
18
1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
1.1
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
42
184
360
600
534
729
581
536
529
458
299
220
260
492
573
410
466
534
295
437
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
S
0
SW
10
SW
10
WSW
0
S
10
SW
5
SSW
5
S
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
0
NNE
5
SW
5
NNW
10
N
10
SW
5
SSE
15
SE
Wind State
cross
cross
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
8:41AM1.27m
9:09PM0.74m
9:25AM1.27m
9:55PM0.80m
10:08AM1.23m
10:40PM0.86m
10:49AM1.15m
11:24PM0.90m
11:29AM1.03m
00:09AM0.91m
12:10PM0.90m
00:57AM0.91m
12:53PM0.76m
1:48AM0.89m
Low Tide
3:29PM-0.02m
2:48AM0.01m
4:08PM-0.04m
3:38AM0.01m
4:45PM-0.04m
4:28AM0.05m
5:21PM-0.02m
5:18AM0.11m
5:56PM0.03m
6:11AM0.18m
6:31PM0.09m
7:08AM0.25m
7:07PM0.15m
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7:03
7:03
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:00
6:58
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6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:29
6:29
6:29
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Temp °C
20
20
20
19
20
18
19
19
18
19
19
17
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18
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17
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20
19
Feels °C
21
22
22
19
20
20
19
19
19
19
19
18
18
18
18
17
17
17
17
19
17
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Information about the Caletita Buena Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Caletita Buena provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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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