Surf Forecasts:
El Brazo surf forecast from 4 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 7,582 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s 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 Thursday (Jun 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 3.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 7th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 7th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Brazo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1880 | 2166 | 2113 | 1053 | 1011 | 1355 | 1190 | 1656 | 5674 | 7256 | 6560 | 5432 | 3544 | 2963 | 1915 | 1500 | 1253 | 834 | 690 | 623 | 1098 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 11:43AM1.17m | 00:17AM0.65m | 12:21PM1.14m | 1:09AM0.65m | 1:00PM1.09m | 2:07AM0.68m | 1:44PM1.05m | 3:07AM0.73m | 2:33PM1.00m | 4:05AM0.81m | 3:29PM0.94m | 4:58AM0.91m | 4:28PM0.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:52PM0.31m | 5:18AM0.38m | 7:34PM0.31m | 6:03AM0.42m | 8:16PM0.30m | 6:58AM0.46m | 8:57PM0.29m | 8:07AM0.49m | 9:37PM0.26m | 9:27AM0.50m | 10:18PM0.24m | 10:48AM0.47m | 10:59PM0.21m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 |
1880 | 2166 | 2113 | 1053 | 1011 | 1355 | 1190 | 1069 | 5674 | 7256 | 6560 | 5432 | 3544 | 2963 | 1915 | 1500 | 1253 | 834 | 690 | 623 | 1098 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 6 | SW 24 | SW 22 | WNW 15 | NW 15 | — | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | — | S 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 13 |
185 | 21 | 12 | 396 | 263 | 7 | 661 | 1656 | 21 | 8 | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | 9 | 15 | 61 | 258 | 369 | 418 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | WNW 18 | NW 18 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 26 | SSW 6 | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | SSW 16 | — |
21 | 31 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 65 | 8 | 334 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 25 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 194 | 147 | 0 | 143 | 112 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 147 | 147 | 0 | 194 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 143 | 0 |
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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.










