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Caramucho surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 -04
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 Friday (Sep 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caramucho in the next 12 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 20th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 20th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caramucho over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 486 | 453 | 384 | 228 | 237 | 383 | 503 | 411 | 422 | 138 | 168 | 210 | 260 | 244 | 334 | 363 | 281 | 186 | 148 | 100 | 106 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:32PM 0.73 | 8:35AM 1.12 | 9:11PM 0.80 | 9:15AM 1.12 | 9:46PM 0.88 | 9:51AM 1.09 | 10:18PM 0.94 | 10:24AM 1.04 | 10:50PM 0.98 | 10:58AM 0.97 | 11:22PM 1.01 | 11:31AM 0.88 | 11:55PM 1.01 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:40PM 0.07 | 2:07AM 0.16 | 3:16PM 0.04 | 2:54AM 0.13 | 3:47PM 0.03 | 3:36AM 0.11 | 4:16PM 0.03 | 4:17AM 0.10 | 4:42PM 0.05 | 4:56AM 0.11 | 5:08PM 0.08 | 5:35AM 0.13 | 5:33PM 0.12 | ||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:36 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 16 |
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Cross-shore wind at Caramucho have swung cross-off (light winds from the SE.(Wind varies from 080 to 190 degs) at Calama/El Loa Airport 177 km from Caramucho). 1.2m 12s groundswell from the SW to make surfable waves.
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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.
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