Caramucho surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 30 May 2026 -04
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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
17.2° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

Caramucho surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 5,288 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s 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 (May 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caramucho in the next 16 days are 2.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 18s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 30th May)6ft (1.8m) 17s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 7th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 7th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Sat
6
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.8
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.8
SW
17
1.6
SW
14
2
SW
18
2
SW
16
2
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.1
SW
22
1.6
SW
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1750
1402
1164
716
507
363
463
1099
1174
909
1972
978
2366
2103
2053
2035
1011
911
778
1102
2171
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
15
SW
15
SSW
10
S
10
SW
10
SW
5
S
5
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
5
W
5
SW
0
NNW
5
WSW
5
WSW
10
SW
5
W
5
WSW
5
NE
10
SW
5
WSW
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:00PM0.65m
9:18AM1.11m
9:42PM0.63m
9:57AM1.11m
10:25PM0.61m
10:37AM1.10m
11:08PM0.58m
11:19AM1.08m
11:54PM0.56m
12:01PM1.05m
00:44AM0.55m
12:42PM1.02m
1:39AM0.56m
1:23PM0.98m
Low Tide
2:33AM0.16m
4:11PM0.14m
3:08AM0.17m
4:54PM0.13m
3:45AM0.18m
5:38PM0.14m
4:23AM0.21m
6:23PM0.16m
5:02AM0.24m
7:09PM0.17m
5:43AM0.28m
7:54PM0.18m
6:28AM0.33m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
Temp °C
18
19
21
20
21
22
19
22
22
20
23
22
19
21
21
18
21
20
18
19
20
17
18
20
19
21
22
19
22
21
20
24
22
19
21
21
19
20
20
18
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.8
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.8
SW
17
1.6
SW
14
2
SW
18
2
SW
16
2
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
Energy kJ
1750
1402
1164
716
507
363
463
1099
1174
909
1972
978
2366
2103
2053
2035
1011
911
778
1086
999
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SW
10
0.9
SW
10
0.6
SW
9
0.7
SW
6
0.8
SW
6
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.9
SW
19
0.6
SSW
6
1.1
SW
18
0.2
WNW
19
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
NW
18
1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SW
10
1.1
SW
22
1.6
SW
21
Energy kJ
287
160
157
53
30
39
231
33
26
627
20
795
37
14
15
80
229
254
167
1102
2171
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.6
SW
5
0.4
SW
8
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SW
6
0.4
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
10
0.6
SW
6
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
WNW
20
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
18
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.4
WNW
16
0.5
SW
24
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
15
Energy kJ
6
6
6
23
25
236
40
47
63
24
9
37
17
17
123
6
6
102
294
25
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
5
Energy kJ
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
Distance (km)
0
127
127
43
127
127
0
127
125
0
0
127
0
53
43
53
53
0
0
127
53
Best forecast wave conditions in Tarapaca
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
9
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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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