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El Gringo surfForecast / Atacama / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 -04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
El Gringo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Gringo sea temperature is
18.1° C
(Which is 2.5°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Gringo this week:
The surf forecast for El Gringo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Gringo in the next 16 days are 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 5PM. 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+) | 8AM (Tue 5th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 8th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 8th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Gringo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | |
1039 | 1602 | 1215 | 976 | 946 | 657 | 531 | 792 | 1535 | 1860 | 2490 | 1900 | 1611 | 1479 | 2392 | 964 | 606 | 595 | 503 | 700 | 390 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | |
High Tide | 11:26AM1.19m | 11:44PM0.68m | 12:05PM1.15m | 00:30AM0.65m | 12:48PM1.10m | 1:29AM0.63m | 1:37PM1.06m | 2:43AM0.64m | 2:32PM1.03m | 3:57AM0.68m | 3:31PM1.01m | 4:58AM0.76m | 4:28PM1.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:26PM0.35m | 5:01AM0.36m | 7:15PM0.38m | 5:37AM0.40m | 8:08PM0.39m | 6:22AM0.45m | 9:05PM0.39m | 7:24AM0.49m | 9:58PM0.36m | 8:44AM0.52m | 10:44PM0.33m | 10:07AM0.51m | 11:23PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
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Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 |
21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 10 |
 kJ | 1039 | 1602 | 1215 | 976 | 946 | 657 | 531 | 522 | 1346 | 993 | 2490 | 1037 | 996 | 745 | 2392 | 964 | 531 | 595 | 503 | 700 | 194 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | WNW 13 | W 13 | WNW 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | W 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 306 | 17 | 3 | 17 | 60 | 157 | 437 | 519 | 1535 | 1860 | 897 | 1900 | 1611 | 1479 | 3 | 631 | 606 | 281 | 218 | 143 | 390 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | — | SW 21 | SSW 20 | WNW 13 | SW 26 | SW 23 | SSW 21 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | NW 15 | NW 15 | W 19 | W 19 | — | NW 18 | W 18 | W 13 | NW 16 | NW 16 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 14 | — | 18 | 38 | 17 | 26 | 140 | 792 | 125 | 84 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | — | 12 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 106 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 52 | 112 | 112 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 0 | 52 | 112 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 143 | 0 | 52 | 4 | 0 |
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Information about the El Gringo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Gringo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Gringo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Gringo 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 Gringo) 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 Gringo 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 Gringo 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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