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El Puerto surfForecast / Atacama / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 -04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.9° C
(Which is 1.8°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 Friday (May 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Puerto in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 22nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 28th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 28th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Puerto over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thu 28 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | |
373 | 229 | 164 | 161 | 194 | 214 | 581 | 788 | 868 | 810 | 647 | 503 | 473 | 380 | 361 | 200 | 650 | 437 | 444 | 2289 | 2717 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 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 | 6:52AM1.08m | 6:43PM0.87m | 7:34AM1.15m | 7:30PM0.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 00:12AM0.20m | 1:09PM0.37m | 00:48AM0.21m | 2:03PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — |
 | 6:13 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 |
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Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 |
18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
 kJ | 373 | 229 | 164 | 161 | 104 | 104 | 581 | 788 | 868 | 810 | 647 | 503 | 473 | 380 | 361 | 200 | 650 | 437 | 444 | 2289 | 2717 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 15 | SSW 6 | SW 8 | SW 17 | NW 15 | SW 26 |
| kJ | 68 | 65 | 146 | 112 | 194 | 214 | 72 | 65 | 42 | 22 | 35 | 48 | 31 | 23 | 23 | 145 | 14 | 23 | 418 | 8 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 10 | W 15 | NW 15 | SW 8 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 9 | W 12 | SW 21 | SW 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 27 | 37 | 51 | 103 | 118 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 47 | 39 | 3 | 18 | 23 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 143 | 0 | 51 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 0 | 51 | 143 | 0 | 51 | 112 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 147 |
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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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