Caramucho Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.36° S 70.10° W

Caramucho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caramucho sea temperature is
17.8° C
1.0° 

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


Caramucho surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,099 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s 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 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caramucho in the next 16 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 13th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 13th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 14th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
2
1
1
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
WSW
18
1.4
WSW
15
1.5
WSW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
0.9
SW
13
1.5
SW
11
1.3
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
11
1.5
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
536
817
840
895
1083
597
1053
1037
760
590
361
140
277
534
314
286
700
698
646
408
527
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
5
N
5
W
5
SW
5
S
5
WSW
5
SW
0
W
5
W
5
W
0
SSW
5
WSW
5
SW
5
S
5
W
10
WSW
0
NE
10
WNW
5
WSW
5
SSE
10
SW
Wind State
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
8:35PM0.65m
8:59AM1.33m
9:29PM0.69m
9:49AM1.36m
10:21PM0.73m
10:37AM1.35m
11:13PM0.77m
11:24AM1.28m
00:04AM0.81m
12:09PM1.18m
00:56AM0.84m
12:55PM1.05m
1:50AM0.86m
1:41PM0.91m
Low Tide
3:06PM0.05m
2:07AM0.04m
3:55PM-0.01m
3:02AM0.01m
4:42PM-0.04m
3:55AM0.02m
5:27PM-0.05m
4:48AM0.05m
6:10PM-0.03m
5:42AM0.11m
6:52PM0.00m
6:39AM0.19m
7:34PM0.05m
7:41AM0.27m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:18
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:14
6:14
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
 mm
Temp °C
18
17
20
21
19
21
22
19
21
21
19
21
21
19
22
22
22
22
21
19
21
Feels °C
18
17
20
21
19
21
22
19
20
21
18
20
20
18
20
20
20
20
19
18
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.

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