Caramucho Surf Forecast

/ Tarapaca (19 surf breaks) /

Chile (94 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (21.36° S 70.10° W)

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Caramucho surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 02 Sep 2025 -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 15.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caramucho this week:

The surf forecast for Caramucho over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caramucho in the next 12 days are 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave Type	Time (-04) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	11PM (Tue 2nd Sep)	7ft (2.1m) 17s
Best Surf	11PM (Tue 2nd Sep)	7ft (2.1m) 17s
Most Powerful	11PM (Tue 2nd Sep)	7ft (2.1m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caramucho over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.
	Tuesday 02			Wednesday 03			Thursday 04			Friday 05			Saturday 06			Sunday 07			Monday 08
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	2	3	4	2	3	4	2	3	4	2	3	3	1	2	3	1	2	2	0	2	3
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW
Period(s) (?)	17	16	16	16	15	15	14	14	14	13	13	13	12	12	11	11	11	20	19	18	18
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	1859	2078	2212	2163	1599	1429	1260	1156	1231	1216	1144	924	714	640	562	431	550	641	851	1126	987
Wind (km/h)	SW	SW	SE	WSW	SW	SE	SW	SW	S	SW	SW	SSE	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	S	SSW	SSW	S
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross- on	glass	cross- on	cross- on	glass	cross- on	cross- on	glass	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	glass	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	glass
High Tide / height (m)		6:07PM 0.50		6:15AM 0.93	6:57PM 0.55		6:59AM 1.01	7:35PM 0.60		7:37AM 1.08		8:08PM 0.68	8:12AM 1.14		8:41PM 0.76	8:47AM 1.17		9:16PM 0.85	9:23AM 1.17		9:53PM 0.95
Low Tide / height (m)	12:48PM 0.29		11:05PM 0.33	1:29PM 0.23		12:05AM 0.28	2:00PM 0.17		12:52AM 0.22		2:27PM 0.11	1:35AM 0.17		2:54PM 0.06	2:18AM 0.12		3:22PM 0.02	3:01AM 0.08		3:51PM -0.01	3:47AM 0.06

	Tuesday 02			Wednesday 03			Thursday 04			Friday 05			Saturday 06			Sunday 07			Monday 08
Sunrise	6:48	-	-	6:47	-	-	6:47	-	-	6:46	-	-	6:45	-	-	6:43	-	-	6:43	-	-
Sunset	-	6:30	-	-	6:30	-	-	6:30	-	-	6:31	-	-	6:31	-	-	6:31	-	-	6:31	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	18	17	14	18	18	15	17	17	15	18	18	15	18	17	14	16	16	14	19	19	16
Feels °C (?)	16	15	13	16	17	14	15	15	13	16	16	14	16	15	14	15	15	14	16	17	15

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Tarapaca

Wind Update The wind is still cross-on at Caramucho (light winds from the WNW at Iquique/Diego Aracena Airport 91 km from Caramucho). 1.2m 12s groundswell from the SW with a 0.8m 17s long period groundswell, also from the SW and a 0.6m 15s groundswell, also from the SW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
1 hour 57 minutes ago Caramucho

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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 12 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.