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Caramucho surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 -04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Caramucho surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Caramucho sea temperature is
18.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Wednesday (May 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caramucho in the next 16 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 6th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 7th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 9th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caramucho over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wed 13 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 12 | SW 21 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | |
520 | 641 | 895 | 2010 | 2241 | 1839 | 1486 | 1193 | 2281 | 752 | 640 | 581 | 1034 | 330 | 325 | 496 | 492 | 940 | 787 | 503 | 380 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:03AM0.52m | 1:10PM0.95m | 2:12AM0.50m | 2:04PM0.92m | 3:30AM0.52m | 2:59PM0.90m | 4:36AM0.57m | 3:53PM0.90m | 5:24AM0.65m | 4:43PM0.89m | 6:02AM0.75m | 5:32PM0.88m | 6:37AM0.87m | 6:21PM0.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:58AM0.30m | 8:36PM0.24m | 6:48AM0.35m | 9:38PM0.24m | 7:53AM0.39m | 10:28PM0.22m | 9:11AM0.42m | 11:07PM0.19m | 10:27AM0.41m | 11:39PM0.15m | 11:34AM0.36m | 00:10AM0.12m | 12:33PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — |
 | 6:13 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 |
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Temp °C | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 22 |
19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 520 | 396 | 878 | 2010 | 1242 | 1298 | 1151 | 1045 | 2281 | 657 | 347 | 246 | 1034 | 258 | 325 | 496 | 492 | 940 | 787 | 503 | 380 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 7 | SW 20 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | NW 15 | NW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 307 | 105 | 895 | 799 | 2241 | 1839 | 1486 | 1193 | 20 | 752 | 640 | 581 | 17 | 330 | 168 | 142 | 120 | 54 | 54 | 211 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 21 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 15 | NW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 19 | SW 18 | WNW 13 | NW 18 | NW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 9 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 17 | 641 | 99 | 227 | 14 | 21 | 33 | 21 | 37 | 49 | 18 | 80 | 12 | 138 | 227 | 207 | 175 | 14 | 80 | 44 | 129 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 127 | 127 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 53 | 0 | 127 | 127 | 0 | 127 | 127 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 127 |
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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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