
Surf Forecasts:
Caramucho surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, SW swell with 1,111 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caramucho this week:
The surf forecast for Caramucho over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caramucho in the next 16 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caramucho over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
145 | 314 | 476 | 292 | 274 | 322 | 680 | 560 | 359 | 365 | 543 | 425 | 454 | 366 | 372 | 210 | 486 | 882 | 1076 | 997 | 831 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:24AM1.28m | 00:04AM0.81m | 12:09PM1.18m | 00:56AM0.84m | 12:55PM1.05m | 1:50AM0.86m | 1:41PM0.91m | 2:47AM0.88m | 2:33PM0.77m | 3:46AM0.89m | 3:33PM0.66m | 4:48AM0.91m | 4:46PM0.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:10PM-0.03m | 5:42AM0.11m | 6:52PM0.00m | 6:39AM0.19m | 7:34PM0.05m | 7:41AM0.27m | 8:15PM0.11m | 8:53AM0.33m | 8:58PM0.17m | 10:15AM0.36m | 9:46PM0.22m | 11:41AM0.35m | 10:40PM0.25m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
145 | 314 | 476 | 292 | 274 | 322 | 680 | 560 | 359 | 365 | 543 | 425 | 454 | 366 | 372 | 210 | 486 | 882 | 1076 | 997 | 831 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 6 | SW 14 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 22 | SW 20 |
46 | 73 | 166 | 214 | 186 | 299 | 193 | 219 | 129 | 125 | 74 | 140 | 145 | 105 | 66 | 51 | 64 | 143 | 171 | 227 | 138 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WNW 12 | W 16 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | W 22 | W 22 | W 11 | SW 7 | WNW 21 | SSW 11 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 |
79 | 14 | 5 | 48 | 57 | 154 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 35 | 12 | 42 | 45 | 75 | 74 | 71 | 68 | 66 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 127 | 43 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 43 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 43 | 127 | 127 | 43 | 127 | 53 | 0 | 127 | 127 | 0 |
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Information about the Caramucho Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Caramucho provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Caramucho can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caramucho 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 (Caramucho) 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 Caramucho 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.
Caramucho is 68 km (42 miles) from Patillos. If you plan a holiday in Tarapaca, look for hotels and other accommodation in Patillos. Patillos has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










