Caletita Buena Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.48° S 70.21° W

Caletita Buena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caletita Buena sea temperature is
18.2° 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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,212 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 18th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 18th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)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 Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
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(10 max)
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2
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3
1
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2
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
14
1.6
WSW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.3
SW
10
1.7
SW
15
1.4
SW
9
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.4
SW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.5
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
412
862
734
809
624
334
1212
275
382
293
212
136
99
68
60
59
43
55
57
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
NW
10
NNW
5
SE
10
SW
15
S
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
SW
0
NW
5
W
5
WNW
10
NNW
5
WNW
5
NW
0
NW
5
W
10
S
5
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
High Tide
00:57AM0.91m
12:53PM0.76m
1:48AM0.89m
1:43PM0.64m
2:49AM0.86m
2:48PM0.55m
3:59AM0.85m
4:18PM0.50m
5:11AM0.86m
5:46PM0.50m
6:12AM0.90m
6:46PM0.52m
Low Tide
7:08AM0.25m
7:07PM0.15m
8:17AM0.32m
7:48PM0.22m
9:44AM0.35m
8:40PM0.27m
11:20AM0.33m
9:49PM0.29m
12:35PM0.29m
11:03PM0.29m
1:25PM0.24m
00:03AM0.25m
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6:58
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6:29
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Temp °C
18
18
18
18
19
20
18
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Feels °C
17
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20
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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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