El Brazo Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.48° S 70.33° W

El Brazo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Brazo sea temperature is
19.8°C
1.1° 

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


El Brazo surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,010 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Brazo this week:

The surf forecast for El Brazo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Brazo in the next 16 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 18th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 22nd Oct)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 22nd Oct)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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16
1.3
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15
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SSW
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1.4
SW
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1.9
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16
1.8
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16
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15
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16
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14
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SSW
13
1.1
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
588
371
942
686
957
1068
1263
1946
1591
1552
1889
2010
1339
1031
915
890
933
854
961
437
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
NNE
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SW
10
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SSW
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SW
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SW
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SSW
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High Tide
4:15PM0.60m
4:17AM0.99m
5:40PM0.65m
5:22AM0.99m
6:38PM0.72m
6:18AM1.00m
7:20PM0.81m
7:04AM1.02m
7:56PM0.90m
7:46AM1.02m
8:29PM1.00m
8:25AM1.02m
9:03PM1.10m
Low Tide
8:53PM0.49m
11:50AM0.39m
10:24PM0.50m
12:36PM0.35m
11:46PM0.48m
1:12PM0.30m
00:48AM0.43m
1:42PM0.26m
1:41AM0.38m
2:11PM0.21m
2:28AM0.32m
2:40PM0.18m
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Information about the El Brazo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Brazo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Brazo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Brazo 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 (El Brazo) 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 El Brazo 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.

El Brazo is 5 km (3 miles) from the city of Arica. If you plan a holiday in Atacama, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arica. Arica has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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