Caletita Buena Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.48° S 70.21° W

Caletita Buena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caletita Buena sea temperature is
19.5°C
2.6° 

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 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 653 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period with SW 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 12th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 13th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 15th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
0
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
0.3
SW
18
0.5
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
335
252
207
303
445
49
184
370
432
498
574
536
453
392
330
286
228
175
139
Wind (km/h)
0
NNE
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
SSW
5
SSW
10
SW
5
SSW
5
S
10
SW
0
WSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
0
SSW
5
SW
10
WSW
5
S
5
WSW
15
SW
10
SW
Wind State
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:31PM0.94m
10:40AM1.08m
11:10PM0.99m
11:19AM0.99m
11:49PM1.01m
11:57AM0.88m
00:28AM1.00m
12:37PM0.76m
1:11AM0.97m
1:20PM0.65m
1:59AM0.91m
2:12PM0.56m
2:59AM0.86m
Low Tide
4:29AM0.04m
5:01PM-0.01m
5:15AM0.07m
5:32PM0.02m
6:02AM0.11m
6:03PM0.08m
6:51AM0.17m
6:34PM0.14m
7:45AM0.23m
7:08PM0.20m
8:51AM0.28m
7:48PM0.26m
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7:39
7:37
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7:35
7:35
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7:34
7:34
7:35
7:35
7:35
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7:35
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Temp °C
17
18
18
17
19
19
18
19
20
18
19
19
18
19
19
18
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20
19
Feels °C
17
18
18
17
18
18
18
18
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
18
19
19
18
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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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