Caramucho surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 27 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
17.0° C
(Which is 1.7°C colder than average for this time of year)

Caramucho surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,982 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) 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 0.3m 15s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 27th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 29th May)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 29th May)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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 Thu morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
4
3
3
5
3
3
4
3
3
4
2
3
3
2
2
3
4
3
4
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
13
1.6
SW
16
2.3
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.5
SW
15
2.3
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
1.3
SW
20
1.6
SW
18
2
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
18
1.4
SW
18
1.5
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.8
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
335
1297
2061
2197
2982
1977
1744
1208
1533
2339
1750
1402
1164
716
565
357
540
1227
1282
920
1880
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
5
SSE
10
SW
10
SW
5
NNW
5
WSW
10
SW
0
NNW
5
WSW
5
SW
0
E
10
SW
5
SW
5
S
10
SW
5
SW
5
SW
5
NNW
5
WSW
0
E
5
SSW
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
6:46PM0.77m
7:31AM1.03m
7:33PM0.72m
8:06AM1.07m
8:18PM0.68m
8:42AM1.10m
9:00PM0.65m
9:18AM1.11m
9:42PM0.63m
9:57AM1.11m
10:25PM0.61m
10:37AM1.10m
11:08PM0.58m
11:19AM1.08m
Low Tide
00:52AM0.12m
2:03PM0.22m
1:25AM0.14m
2:48PM0.18m
1:59AM0.15m
3:30PM0.15m
2:33AM0.16m
4:11PM0.14m
3:08AM0.17m
4:54PM0.13m
3:45AM0.18m
5:38PM0.14m
4:23AM0.21m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:06
6:06
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
Temp °C
21
18
22
21
18
21
21
18
22
21
19
20
20
20
20
21
19
24
22
19
20
20
18
22
21
19
21
21
19
22
21
19
19
20
19
20
21
19
24
22
19
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
13
1.6
SW
16
2.3
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.5
SW
15
2.3
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
1.9
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
2
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
1.4
SW
18
1.5
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.8
SW
18
Energy kJ
335
1297
2061
2197
2982
1977
1744
1100
765
2339
1750
1402
1164
716
565
357
260
1227
1282
920
1880
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.8
SW
5
0.3
NW
15
0.6
SW
6
0.3
SW
24
0.6
SW
6
0.8
SW
21
1.3
SW
20
1.6
SW
18
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
0.8
SW
10
0.8
SW
10
0.7
SW
9
0.7
SW
8
0.6
SW
5
0.9
SW
18
0.6
SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.9
SW
20
0.6
SW
6
Energy kJ
83
32
33
20
87
33
548
1208
1533
287
254
136
113
85
71
23
540
25
24
634
24
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
NW
14
0.2
WNW
13
0.6
SW
22
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
6
0.4
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
11
0.6
SW
5
0.5
WSW
9
Energy kJ
14
21
14
33
17
298
17
17
6
6
6
6
6
5
148
236
24
47
64
23
46
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
8
0.6
SW
5
Energy kJ
64
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
127
0
127
127
0
53
123
0
9
43
0
127
127
0
53
120
0
0
53
0
43
Best forecast wave conditions in Tarapaca
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
6
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
4
4
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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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