Caletita Buena Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.48° S 70.21° W

Caletita Buena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caletita Buena sea temperature is
18.5°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 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, SW swell with 284 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 18th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 18th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 22nd Sep)4ft (1.2m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
2
2
1
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
2
1
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
12
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
0.6
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
1.2
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
0.9
SW
10
0.7
SW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
141
202
184
199
182
176
142
137
84
142
203
183
273
261
284
246
246
142
98
Wind (km/h)
5
S
25
E
20
SSW
10
N
5
W
10
SW
5
SSW
5
WSW
10
SW
0
WSW
5
WSW
10
SW
5
W
5
SW
10
WSW
5
NNW
5
NNW
5
WNW
5
NW
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
2:59AM0.86m
3:28PM0.49m
4:14AM0.83m
5:12PM0.47m
5:32AM0.84m
6:36PM0.50m
6:35AM0.88m
7:28PM0.55m
7:22AM0.93m
8:05PM0.62m
8:00AM0.97m
8:37PM0.69m
Low Tide
10:18AM0.31m
8:44PM0.31m
11:54AM0.30m
10:07PM0.34m
1:03PM0.26m
11:33PM0.33m
1:47PM0.21m
00:37AM0.30m
2:19PM0.17m
1:26AM0.25m
2:46PM0.13m
2:08AM0.21m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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7:33
7:33
7:31
7:31
7:30
7:28
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7:35
7:36
7:36
7:36
7:36
7:36
7:36
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Temp °C
25
27
24
20
21
21
20
19
20
19
20
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20
18
19
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18
Feels °C
22
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22
22
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20
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20
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21
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20
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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