Caletita Buena surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Tuesday 03 Mar 2026 -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
18.3° C
(Which is 5.1°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 Tuesday (Mar 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 12 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 14s period and expected on Friday (Mar 06) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 3rd Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 10th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 17s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 9th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
2
5
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
0.2
WNW
0.1
NW
0.1
W
1.6
SW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.1
NW
0.1
NW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.1
NW
0.1
W
0.2
WSW
0.4
SW
1.1
SW
1.9
SW
2.1
SW
2.4
SW
Period(s) (?)131313181818121616161515151514242221191817
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)62362388030127683252510821218455179986266628593392
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
15
SW
0
SW
0
S
5
W
0
SSW
5
S
15
SW
5
SSW
5
SW
10
SW
5
S
5
S
10
SW
5
SE
10
S
15
SW
5
SSW
10
S
15
SW
5
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
onglassglassonglassglasscross-
on
glassglassoncrossglasscross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:18AM
0.84
10:29PM
1.15
10:56AM
0.90
11:05PM
1.09
11:33AM
0.94
11:41PM
0.99
12:10PM
0.96
12:16AM
0.89
12:47PM
0.95
12:52AM
0.78
1:28PM
0.92
1:32AM
0.67
2:14PM
0.88
2:19AM
0.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:06PM
0.05
4:59AM
-0.01
4:50PM
0.06
5:29AM
0.01
5:34PM
0.09
5:57AM
0.05
6:18PM
0.14
6:26AM
0.10
7:04PM
0.19
6:54AM
0.15
7:55PM
0.26
7:25AM
0.21
8:58PM
0.31
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Sunrise7:39--7:39--7:39--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:41--
Sunset-8:05--8:05--8:04--8:02--8:01--8:00--8:00-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232422232323242422232322232323242422242423
Feels °C (?)232524242524242424232424252425242424242424
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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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