El Rancio Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.51° S 70.32° W

El Rancio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Rancio sea temperature is
19.3°C
2.0° 

El Rancio surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Rancio surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, SSW swell with 387 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Rancio this week:

The surf forecast for El Rancio over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Rancio in the next 16 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) 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+) 6AM (Sat 19th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 23rd Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 23rd Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
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PM
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AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.7
SW
10
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
1
SW
11
1
SW
10
1.2
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.2
SW
10
1.2
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
10
0.7
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
189
176
142
140
104
118
146
200
241
212
290
241
257
331
308
223
135
151
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
0
SSW
15
SW
0
NNW
5
SSW
15
SW
5
ENE
5
NNW
15
WSW
0
SSW
5
SW
10
WSW
0
W
5
WSW
10
WSW
0
NW
0
SW
10
WSW
0
WSW
Wind State
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
4:04AM0.98m
4:40PM0.59m
5:18AM0.98m
6:10PM0.62m
6:23AM1.00m
7:10PM0.67m
7:14AM1.04m
7:53PM0.74m
7:57AM1.08m
8:30PM0.81m
8:33AM1.10m
9:03PM0.89m
Low Tide
11:34AM0.44m
9:47PM0.44m
12:46PM0.41m
11:12PM0.44m
1:33PM0.36m
00:25AM0.41m
2:09PM0.31m
1:20AM0.36m
2:38PM0.26m
2:07AM0.31m
3:06PM0.22m
2:49AM0.27m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:33
7:33
7:31
7:31
7:30
7:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:36
7:36
7:36
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
 mm
Temp °C
18
21
21
18
20
21
17
20
20
17
19
20
17
20
20
18
22
22
19
Feels °C
20
21
21
19
20
20
18
20
19
19
19
20
19
20
19
19
22
21
20
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Information about the El Rancio Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Rancio provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Rancio can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Rancio 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 Rancio) 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 Rancio 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 Rancio is 3 km (2 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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