Caramucho Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.36° S 70.10° W

Caramucho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caramucho sea temperature is
18.7°C
2.4° 

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


Caramucho surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SW swell with 668 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caramucho in the next 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 12PM. 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 6th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 6th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 10th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
2
1
2
1
0
3
2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.8
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.5
SW
8
1.5
SW
8
1.4
SW
8
1.2
SW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
522
443
560
550
590
534
514
639
503
495
363
291
659
428
335
386
286
282
238
231
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
SSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
NNW
0
ENE
5
WSW
5
SSW
5
S
15
SW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
10
S
10
SW
5
SSW
0
SSE
10
WSW
5
SW
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
6:35PM0.56m
6:56AM1.09m
7:41PM0.63m
7:54AM1.16m
8:33PM0.72m
8:43AM1.20m
9:17PM0.81m
9:27AM1.21m
9:58PM0.90m
10:08AM1.19m
10:37PM0.98m
10:47AM1.12m
11:16PM1.03m
Low Tide
11:56PM0.23m
2:02PM0.12m
1:08AM0.18m
2:47PM0.05m
2:08AM0.12m
3:26PM0.00m
3:00AM0.07m
4:02PM-0.03m
3:49AM0.04m
4:35PM-0.03m
4:36AM0.04m
5:08PM-0.01m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
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8:43
8:43
8:41
8:41
8:39
8:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:31
8:31
8:31
8:32
8:32
8:32
8:32
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Temp °C
21
19
21
21
18
21
21
18
21
20
18
19
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17
21
21
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16
Feels °C
21
18
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21
21
18
21
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18
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17
20
19
17
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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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