Caramucho Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.36° S 70.10° W

Caramucho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caramucho sea temperature is
18.5° C
2.1° 

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


Caramucho surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,685 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caramucho in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 1st Aug)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 5th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 6th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.5
SW
10
1.4
SW
10
1.2
SW
11
1.2
SW
9
1.3
SW
10
0.9
SSW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.1
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
1.8
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
247
247
360
548
450
388
319
247
348
226
330
570
826
812
869
846
846
678
643
1664
1290
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
10
SW
5
W
5
NNW
10
SW
5
SW
0
NW
5
W
5
WSW
5
N
10
WNW
5
W
5
NNW
5
W
5
WSW
5
SW
5
WSW
5
SW
5
SSW
Wind State
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cross
cross-off
cross-on
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glassy
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cross-on
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glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
10:30AM1.15m
10:59PM0.73m
11:01AM1.11m
11:35PM0.76m
11:32AM1.05m
00:12AM0.79m
12:04PM0.97m
00:53AM0.83m
12:41PM0.87m
1:41AM0.86m
1:25PM0.77m
2:37AM0.89m
2:23PM0.67m
3:45AM0.94m
Low Tide
5:13PM0.08m
4:29AM0.17m
5:41PM0.09m
5:09AM0.20m
6:09PM0.10m
5:52AM0.25m
6:38PM0.12m
6:42AM0.30m
7:10PM0.15m
7:43AM0.34m
7:48PM0.17m
9:03AM0.36m
8:37PM0.20m
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7:11
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7:09
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6:21
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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