Caletita Buena Surf Break

Caletita Buena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 19.48° S 70.21° W

Issued: 1 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caletita Buena sea temperature is
16.7° C

1.5°C colder than average for this time of year

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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 3,307 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s 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 2.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) 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 3.0m 16s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 18th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 21st Jun)4ft (1.2m) 19s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 22nd Jun)8ft (2.4m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
4
4
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
8
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
20
1.2
SW
19
1.9
SW
18
2.4
SW
17
3
SW
16
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
2.2
SSW
13
2
SSW
12
1.2
SW
17
1.7
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
28
255
248
217
241
183
178
128
253
1070
2267
3156
0
3
3
3
0
0
885
0
0
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
S
10
SW
5
SW
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
SW
0
WNW
5
WSW
5
SW
0
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
0
WNW
10
SW
5
W
0
N
5
NW
0
NNW
5
SSW
10
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
High Tide
00:23AM0.66m
12:32PM1.20m
1:25AM0.69m
1:24PM1.10m
2:29AM0.73m
2:17PM0.98m
3:32AM0.79m
3:12PM0.86m
4:32AM0.85m
4:09PM0.75m
5:26AM0.90m
5:09PM0.67m
6:15AM0.94m
Low Tide
6:40PM-0.01m
5:48AM0.12m
7:31PM0.01m
6:51AM0.19m
8:21PM0.03m
8:00AM0.26m
9:09PM0.06m
9:16AM0.32m
9:54PM0.10m
10:36AM0.34m
10:38PM0.13m
11:51AM0.33m
11:20PM0.16m
12:57PM0.29m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:13
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:09
6:09
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:12
6:12
 mm
Temp °C
19
18
19
20
18
18
19
17
18
18
17
18
19
17
17
17
16
17
17
17
18
Feels °C
18
18
19
20
20
19
19
18
18
18
18
17
19
18
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
1.2
SW
19
1.9
SW
18
2.4
SW
17
3
SW
16
2.5
SSW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
13
2
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
16
Energy kJ
469
242
189
161
241
40
334
98
91
1070
2267
3156
4176
3506
2554
2094
1548
1098
776
1551
1765
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
8
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
11
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
8
1.2
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
11
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.4
SW
20
0.9
SSW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.4
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
10
Energy kJ
28
255
248
217
135
183
61
272
225
74
359
425
3
3
3
99
553
885
450
240
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
8
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
20
0.7
SSW
12
Energy kJ
14
4
5
16
122
150
178
128
253
131
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
3
Energy kJ
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Distance (km)
82
82
82
82
0
0
0
0
82
0
0
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
0
82
82
Best forecast wave conditions in Tarapaca
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
6
6
9
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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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