Caramucho Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.36° S 70.10° W

Caramucho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caramucho sea temperature is
18.6° 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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SW swell with 765 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 19th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
12
0.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
7
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
1.1
SW
9
1
SW
9
0.9
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
9
0.8
SSW
9
0.6
SSW
10
0.7
SSW
9
0.7
SSW
9
0.7
SSW
9
0.7
SSW
9
0.8
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
555
309
228
291
466
299
205
193
152
141
141
113
65
73
73
70
68
154
273
257
125
Wind (km/h)
10
S
20
SSW
5
S
10
WSW
5
SW
0
W
5
WNW
5
WSW
5
NNW
10
WNW
5
W
0
NNE
10
W
5
SW
5
SE
10
SSW
5
WSW
10
S
5
WSW
10
WSW
0
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
1:51PM0.67m
2:52AM0.89m
2:57PM0.57m
4:03AM0.87m
4:28PM0.52m
5:15AM0.89m
5:55PM0.52m
6:17AM0.93m
6:55PM0.55m
7:05AM0.99m
7:38PM0.60m
7:45AM1.05m
8:14PM0.65m
Low Tide
8:22AM0.32m
7:53PM0.24m
9:48AM0.35m
8:46PM0.29m
11:24AM0.34m
9:56PM0.32m
12:39PM0.29m
11:11PM0.31m
1:29PM0.24m
00:12AM0.27m
2:06PM0.19m
1:00AM0.23m
2:37PM0.15m
1:40AM0.18m
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cloud
part cloud
clear
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7:00
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:56
6:56
6:54
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6:27
6:27
6:28
6:28
6:28
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6:29
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Temp °C
20
21
19
22
22
20
22
22
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21
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21
21
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20
Feels °C
19
18
17
21
22
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22
22
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21
21
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21
21
19
20
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22
20
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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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