Caramucho Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.36° S 70.10° W

Caramucho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caramucho sea temperature is
18.7° C
2.0° 

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


Caramucho surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, SW swell with 676 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with WSW 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caramucho in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 26th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 23rd Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
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(10 max)
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3
2
3
0
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.4
SW
10
1.6
SW
11
1.7
SW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.5
SW
10
1.3
SW
10
1.3
SW
9
0.6
SW
18
1.4
SW
11
1.5
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
359
394
438
380
311
306
366
382
400
615
676
606
433
334
287
199
483
544
429
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
0
NNW
10
WSW
0
SE
10
SW
10
SSW
5
SSE
5
SW
5
SW
5
E
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
SSW
5
SW
10
NNW
10
NW
5
WNW
5
N
Wind State
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
1:50AM0.86m
1:41PM0.91m
2:47AM0.88m
2:33PM0.77m
3:46AM0.89m
3:33PM0.66m
4:48AM0.91m
4:46PM0.59m
5:47AM0.93m
6:01PM0.56m
6:41AM0.97m
7:05PM0.56m
Low Tide
7:41AM0.27m
8:15PM0.11m
8:53AM0.33m
8:58PM0.17m
10:15AM0.36m
9:46PM0.22m
11:41AM0.35m
10:40PM0.25m
12:53PM0.30m
11:37PM0.26m
1:47PM0.25m
00:30AM0.24m
clear
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
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7:16
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6:15
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Temp °C
17
20
20
18
20
20
18
21
21
18
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Feels °C
18
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18
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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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