El Chinchorro Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.45° S 70.30° W

El Chinchorro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Chinchorro sea temperature is
18.5°C
1.4° 

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


El Chinchorro surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,421 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Chinchorro this week:

The surf forecast for El Chinchorro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Chinchorro in the next 16 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 29th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 29th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 4th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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AM
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Night
AM
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.3
SW
11
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.7
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1496
1144
903
860
614
551
593
461
537
478
218
494
534
350
679
871
834
1001
1155
1421
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
SW
0
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
0
E
10
WSW
10
WSW
0
SE
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
SSW
15
SW
5
W
0
W
Wind State
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
10:14PM0.93m
10:19AM1.11m
10:48PM0.97m
10:52AM1.05m
11:26PM1.01m
11:27AM0.97m
00:07AM1.04m
12:07PM0.87m
00:56AM1.06m
12:55PM0.78m
1:56AM1.07m
1:59PM0.69m
3:09AM1.09m
Low Tide
4:16PM0.17m
4:03AM0.22m
4:43PM0.16m
4:44AM0.24m
5:10PM0.17m
5:29AM0.28m
5:40PM0.19m
6:21AM0.32m
6:15PM0.22m
7:24AM0.36m
6:56PM0.25m
8:44AM0.39m
7:51PM0.29m
clear
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:50
6:48
6:48
6:47
6:47
6:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:32
6:32
6:32
6:32
6:34
6:34
6:34
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Temp °C
19
16
18
20
16
18
19
17
19
20
16
19
20
16
19
20
17
20
21
18
Feels °C
18
17
18
19
17
18
18
18
19
19
17
19
20
17
18
19
18
19
22
19
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Information about the El Chinchorro Surf forecast

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