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Lat Long: 18.45° S 70.30° W

El Chinchorro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Chinchorro sea temperature is
19.9°C
1.2° 

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 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,314 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 18th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 19th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 22nd Oct)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
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Thursday
22
Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
14
1.3
SW
14
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SW
14
1
SW
13
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SSW
18
1.5
SW
18
1.9
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
2.1
SW
15
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
813
623
588
371
942
686
957
1068
1367
1946
1591
1552
1915
1941
1339
1031
915
799
1027
Wind (km/h)
0
E
5
W
15
WSW
5
W
5
SSW
15
WSW
5
NW
5
WSW
15
WSW
0
SW
5
SW
15
SW
5
SW
5
SW
15
SW
5
N
5
SW
15
SW
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SSE
Wind State
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glassy
cross-on
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glassy
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glassy
glassy
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glassy
glassy
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High Tide
3:09AM1.01m
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
Low Tide
10:48AM0.42m
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
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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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