Caletita Buena Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.48° S 70.21° W

Caletita Buena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caletita Buena sea temperature is
18.4°C
1.5° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,212 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. 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 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 30th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 4th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 4th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
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2
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1
SW
12
1.3
SW
11
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
837
785
625
542
533
524
537
264
422
447
457
427
679
772
940
813
1124
928
586
511
363
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
0
SSW
5
W
0
WNW
5
N
10
W
5
SW
5
SW
10
WSW
5
SW
10
SW
10
SW
5
WSW
0
SW
10
WSW
5
SW
5
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
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glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
10:19AM1.01m
10:51PM0.88m
10:52AM0.94m
11:28PM0.92m
11:28AM0.84m
00:10AM0.93m
12:08PM0.74m
1:01AM0.94m
12:59PM0.64m
2:05AM0.93m
2:11PM0.55m
3:22AM0.94m
3:51PM0.50m
4:42AM0.99m
Low Tide
4:43PM0.06m
4:47AM0.16m
5:11PM0.08m
5:34AM0.20m
5:41PM0.10m
6:28AM0.24m
6:16PM0.14m
7:36AM0.28m
7:00PM0.18m
9:04AM0.30m
8:01PM0.21m
10:43AM0.27m
9:22PM0.23m
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6:31
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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18
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19
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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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