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El Chinchorro surfForecast / Atacama / Chile
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 15 Jul 2025 -04
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Chinchorro this week:
The surf forecast for El Chinchorro over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Chinchorro in the next 12 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 16th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Chinchorro over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 3118 | 2465 | 1860 | 1810 | 1719 | 1055 | 1180 | 964 | 798 | 849 | 1105 | 1833 | 1714 | 1512 | 1290 | 1982 | 1468 | 1138 | 961 | 784 | 582 | 412 | 385 | 657 | 1110 | 2412 | 2366 | 2174 | 1775 | 1427 | 1183 | 869 | 699 | 685 | 795 | 819 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | glass | glass | on | glass | on | on | glass | glass | on | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | glass | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:54AM 0.81 | 12:46PM 1.10 | 1:48AM 0.86 | 1:34PM 1.00 | 2:48AM 0.93 | 2:29PM 0.89 | 3:52AM 1.02 | 3:35PM 0.79 | 4:58AM 1.11 | 4:50PM 0.72 | 6:00AM 1.20 | 6:05PM 0.69 | 6:59AM 1.28 | 7:14PM 0.69 | 7:53AM 1.34 | 8:13PM 0.71 | 8:43AM 1.38 | 9:06PM 0.73 | 9:30AM 1.38 | 9:55PM 0.76 | 10:14AM 1.35 | 10:41PM 0.79 | 10:56AM 1.28 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:55PM 0.18 | 6:21AM 0.34 | 7:33PM 0.18 | 7:26AM 0.39 | 8:14PM 0.18 | 8:43AM 0.42 | 9:00PM 0.19 | 10:11AM 0.42 | 9:52PM 0.19 | 11:39AM 0.38 | 10:49PM 0.19 | 12:55PM 0.32 | 11:49PM 0.18 | 1:58PM 0.25 | 12:47AM 0.16 | 2:52PM 0.19 | 1:43AM 0.14 | 3:39PM 0.16 | 2:36AM 0.13 | 4:23PM 0.14 | 3:26AM 0.14 | 5:03PM 0.14 | 4:13AM 0.18 | |||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sun 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 |
| Sunset | 6:20 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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