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El Puerto surfForecast / Atacama / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 09 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
19.3° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Saturday (May 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 11s. 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 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 9th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 9th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 9th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 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. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | |
1721 | 947 | 857 | 631 | 621 | 398 | 330 | 630 | 636 | 574 | 746 | 612 | 503 | 503 | 453 | 380 | 286 | 427 | 746 | 518 | 560 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | |
High Tide | 2:32PM1.03m | 3:57AM0.68m | 3:31PM1.01m | 4:58AM0.76m | 4:28PM1.00m | 5:46AM0.86m | 5:23PM0.98m | 6:28AM0.98m | 6:15PM0.97m | 7:08AM1.10m | 7:05PM0.95m | 7:49AM1.22m | 7:54PM0.91m | 8:31AM1.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:58PM0.36m | 8:44AM0.52m | 10:44PM0.33m | 10:07AM0.51m | 11:23PM0.29m | 11:21AM0.47m | 11:59PM0.24m | 12:24PM0.40m | 00:35AM0.20m | 1:21PM0.33m | 1:11AM0.16m | 2:15PM0.26m | 1:49AM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 |
 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | 6:14 |
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Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 |
21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 1721 | 627 | 857 | 435 | 621 | 310 | 316 | 630 | 636 | 574 | 746 | 612 | 503 | 503 | 453 | 380 | 286 | 427 | 746 | 518 | 560 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | SW 15 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 16 | SW 12 | W 12 | SSW 6 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 822 | 947 | 410 | 631 | 275 | 398 | 330 | 395 | 186 | 190 | 132 | 98 | 96 | 59 | 44 | 36 | 165 | 110 | 3 | 12 | 81 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 19 | W 13 | SW 18 | W 18 | W 13 | NW 16 | SW 17 | W 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | NW 13 | NW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | W 18 | SSW 20 | NW 13 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 50 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 143 | 3 | 118 | 118 | 8 | 49 | 129 | 7 | 7 | 50 | 21 | 20 | 6 | 37 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 143 | 0 | 51 | 143 | 0 | 51 | 112 | 0 | 51 | 143 | 0 | 51 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 147 | 0 | 51 | 143 | 0 | 51 |
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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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