Hornitos Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.96° S 70.31° W

Hornitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hornitos sea temperature is
18.4°C
2.1° 

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


Hornitos surf forecast from 30 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 4 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SW swell with 933 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Thursday (Oct 01) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hornitos in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 1st Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 4th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 4th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
86
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73
120
149
118
100
268
242
187
268
331
459
933
784
724
590
528
593
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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SSW
20
SW
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S
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WNW
10
W
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WNW
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NW
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NW
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NW
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SSE
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WSW
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SSW
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SSW
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WSW
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W
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High Tide
00:09AM1.14m
12:25PM0.79m
00:55AM1.13m
1:16PM0.70m
1:50AM1.10m
2:21PM0.61m
2:59AM1.06m
3:50PM0.57m
4:18AM1.05m
5:28PM0.59m
5:37AM1.06m
6:44PM0.66m
Low Tide
6:40AM0.13m
6:15PM0.13m
7:39AM0.18m
6:57PM0.18m
8:51AM0.22m
7:51PM0.24m
10:18AM0.23m
9:06PM0.29m
11:43AM0.20m
10:40PM0.31m
12:49PM0.14m
00:06AM0.27m
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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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