El Puerto surfForecast / Atacama / Chile

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 -04
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El Puerto surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Puerto sea temperature is
17.7° C
(Which is 2.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Puerto this week:

The surf forecast for El Puerto over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Puerto in the next 16 days are 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 20th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 20th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tue
26
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
331
596
756
756
569
543
373
229
164
161
194
214
504
788
868
810
656
503
473
335
277
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
SW
10
SSW
0
S
5
SW
10
SW
5
SE
10
SW
10
SW
5
S
5
WSW
10
SW
0
S
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSE
5
WSW
5
SW
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
11:20PM0.75m
11:44AM1.39m
00:21AM0.72m
12:41PM1.33m
1:31AM0.71m
1:42PM1.25m
2:49AM0.74m
2:46PM1.16m
4:04AM0.80m
3:51PM1.07m
5:10AM0.89m
4:53PM1.00m
6:06AM0.99m
5:51PM0.93m
Low Tide
4:45AM0.19m
6:49PM0.18m
5:40AM0.25m
7:51PM0.20m
6:44AM0.32m
8:53PM0.21m
8:00AM0.39m
9:52PM0.22m
9:26AM0.43m
10:45PM0.21m
10:50AM0.43m
11:31PM0.21m
12:05PM0.41m
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:12
6:12
6:12
6:12
Temp °C
17
19
19
17
19
20
17
19
20
17
19
19
17
19
20
17
19
20
17
19
20
18
19
19
18
19
19
18
20
20
18
19
19
18
20
20
18
19
20
18
19
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
10
0.7
SSW
10
1
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
Energy kJ
331
596
756
756
569
543
373
229
164
161
104
102
504
788
868
810
656
503
473
335
277
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
10
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
10
0.6
SSW
9
0.6
SSW
9
0.6
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
7
Energy kJ
132
132
23
20
9
9
68
65
146
112
194
214
72
64
58
25
34
45
32
36
40
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
16
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.2
WSW
9
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
W
15
0.1
NW
15
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
W
14
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.3
SW
17
Energy kJ
153
12
3
3
31
13
8
27
37
51
103
118
9
4
8
6
4
2
3
3
47
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
Distance (km)
0
51
143
0
51
0
0
51
143
0
51
143
0
51
143
0
51
143
0
51
112
Best forecast wave conditions in Atacama
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
1
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
4
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
5
7
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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Information about the El Puerto Surf forecast

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