Caramucho Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.36° S 70.10° W

Caramucho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caramucho sea temperature is
19.1°C
2.4° 

Caramucho surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Caramucho surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, WSW swell with 649 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caramucho in the next 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 22nd Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 23rd Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 26th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
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Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
2
0
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
2
3
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
12
1
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.3
SW
10
1.3
SW
10
1.1
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
10
1
SSW
9
1
SSW
9
0.8
SSW
9
0.8
SSW
11
0.7
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
193
254
287
362
348
275
269
172
154
94
160
142
161
166
305
649
624
587
469
347
347
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
SW
5
SSE
5
S
15
SW
0
SW
5
WSW
10
SW
5
SW
5
S
10
WSW
5
NNW
0
WSW
10
WSW
5
NNW
5
SE
5
WSW
0
NNW
5
SW
10
WSW
0
WSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
7:35PM0.58m
7:27AM0.96m
8:12PM0.65m
8:06AM1.00m
8:44PM0.72m
8:40AM1.04m
9:14PM0.80m
9:13AM1.05m
9:43PM0.89m
9:46AM1.03m
10:14PM0.97m
10:19AM1.00m
10:47PM1.04m
Low Tide
1:52PM0.22m
00:46AM0.32m
2:24PM0.18m
1:35AM0.27m
2:52PM0.13m
2:16AM0.22m
3:16PM0.10m
2:56AM0.18m
3:40PM0.07m
3:35AM0.14m
4:05PM0.05m
4:16AM0.11m
4:32PM0.04m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:31
7:30
7:28
7:28
7:26
7:26
7:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:36
7:36
7:36
7:36
7:37
7:37
7:37
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Temp °C
19
19
17
21
20
18
21
21
19
22
23
20
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23
20
23
22
20
22
22
19
Feels °C
18
18
17
21
19
18
21
20
19
22
22
20
23
22
21
23
22
20
22
21
19
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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.

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