Hornitos Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.96° S 70.31° W

Hornitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hornitos sea temperature is
18.3°C
2.6° 

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


Hornitos surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,008 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hornitos this week:

The surf forecast for Hornitos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hornitos in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 22nd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 28th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
3
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
9
0.6
SW
9
0.6
SW
10
0.6
SW
10
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.5
SW
9
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
11
1.2
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
2
WSW
15
1.8
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
84
67
80
89
30
31
38
18
20
68
63
56
79
158
101
187
166
765
1962
1714
1231
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
W
5
NNE
5
W
10
SSW
5
SW
10
WSW
5
SW
5
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
5
WSW
10
WSW
5
NNW
5
W
5
WSW
5
SW
5
WNW
10
SW
5
SW
Wind State
on
on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:03PM0.55m
6:21AM0.96m
7:03PM0.58m
7:10AM1.01m
7:45PM0.62m
7:50AM1.07m
8:20PM0.68m
8:26AM1.12m
8:53PM0.73m
8:58AM1.15m
9:24PM0.79m
9:29AM1.16m
9:56PM0.85m
Low Tide
12:43PM0.31m
11:19PM0.33m
1:33PM0.25m
00:20AM0.30m
2:11PM0.20m
1:07AM0.25m
2:42PM0.15m
1:48AM0.20m
3:10PM0.12m
2:25AM0.16m
3:37PM0.09m
3:02AM0.14m
4:03PM0.07m
3:40AM0.13m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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>
7:00
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:56
6:56
6:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:27
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:29
6:29
6:29
 mm
Temp °C
21
21
19
20
19
19
21
22
21
24
24
24
24
25
22
22
23
21
22
22
21
Feels °C
21
21
20
20
19
19
21
22
22
22
24
24
24
25
23
23
23
22
22
22
21
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Information about the Hornitos Surf forecast

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

Hornitos is 22 km (14 miles) from the city of Mejillones. If you plan a holiday in Antofagasta, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mejillones. Mejillones has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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