El Chinchorro Surf Break

El Chinchorro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 18.45° S 70.30° W

Issued: 1 am 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Chinchorro sea temperature is
18.3° C

Normal for this time of year

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 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,512 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s 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 (Jun 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 13th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 13th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 13th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
4
2
3
4
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1
SW
20
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.7
SW
16
1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1512
1058
932
808
784
573
746
821
552
466
298
208
273
445
522
538
493
389
335
220
245
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
SW
0
S
5
W
5
SW
0
NNE
10
SW
5
WSW
0
E
5
WSW
10
WSW
0
SSE
5
W
5
WSW
5
W
10
WSW
5
WSW
5
SE
5
WSW
5
NW
5
NNE
Wind State
on
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
7:29PM0.78m
8:12AM1.37m
8:25PM0.76m
9:01AM1.43m
9:20PM0.75m
9:51AM1.46m
10:16PM0.74m
10:41AM1.45m
11:12PM0.74m
11:33AM1.40m
00:12AM0.75m
12:25PM1.32m
1:15AM0.77m
Low Tide
2:06PM0.26m
1:14AM0.12m
3:02PM0.19m
2:02AM0.11m
3:56PM0.15m
2:52AM0.11m
4:48PM0.12m
3:43AM0.12m
5:41PM0.12m
4:37AM0.16m
6:33PM0.13m
5:34AM0.22m
7:25PM0.15m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:12
6:12
6:12
6:12
6:12
6:13
6:13
 mm
Temp °C
18
19
16
19
21
17
19
20
17
19
20
17
19
20
18
19
20
17
18
19
17
Feels °C
17
18
17
20
21
19
18
20
19
20
20
19
20
20
19
19
20
19
19
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.7
SW
16
1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SW
14
Energy kJ
1512
1058
932
808
784
573
414
821
552
466
298
194
260
445
522
538
493
389
335
186
245
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
22
0.7
SSW
7
0.4
SW
25
0.6
SW
24
0.6
SW
22
0.7
SW
21
1
SW
20
0.8
SW
20
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SW
10
0.6
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
SSW
9
0.6
WSW
16
0.7
SSW
11
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
18
Energy kJ
19
48
161
347
379
449
746
455
383
370
133
91
273
77
55
30
31
179
135
220
223
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
26
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.5
SSW
9
Energy kJ
105
30
45
81
154
251
57
113
130
243
208
102
50
30
27
29
17
16
15
45
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
2
2
3
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
52
5
0
0
52
0
4
144
0
52
114
0
0
2
4
52
114
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Atacama
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
7
5
9
5
5
5
5
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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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