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Hornitos surfForecast / Antofagasta / Chile
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Hornitos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hornitos sea temperature is
18.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Hornitos surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,436 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s 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 (May 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 30th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hornitos over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 22 | |
851 | 692 | 619 | 398 | 277 | 202 | 231 | 437 | 516 | 306 | 502 | 505 | 564 | 694 | 1436 | 737 | 683 | 466 | 453 | 392 | 906 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | |
High Tide | 9:08PM0.68m | 9:23AM1.14m | 9:49PM0.66m | 10:02AM1.14m | 10:31PM0.64m | 10:42AM1.13m | 11:15PM0.61m | 11:23AM1.11m | 00:00AM0.59m | 12:05PM1.08m | 00:50AM0.58m | 12:46PM1.04m | 1:43AM0.59m | 1:27PM1.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:35PM0.16m | 2:40AM0.18m | 4:16PM0.14m | 3:16AM0.19m | 4:58PM0.14m | 3:52AM0.20m | 5:41PM0.15m | 4:30AM0.22m | 6:26PM0.17m | 5:09AM0.26m | 7:12PM0.18m | 5:50AM0.30m | 7:57PM0.19m | 6:35AM0.35m | |||||||
— | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | |
6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | 6:02 | |
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Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 |
20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
851 | 692 | 619 | 398 | 277 | 202 | 153 | 437 | 516 | 302 | 502 | 465 | 564 | 694 | 1436 | 737 | 683 | 466 | 453 | 392 | 495 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 5 | SW 20 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 17 | SW 18 | WSW 12 | NW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 22 |
198 | 127 | 76 | 57 | 9 | 60 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 306 | 239 | 505 | 341 | 294 | 28 | 326 | 268 | 198 | 117 | 110 | 906 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 18 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 19 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 5 | W 9 | WNW 21 | SW 6 | NW 19 | WNW 19 | SW 6 | NW 18 | NW 18 | NW 16 | WNW 16 | NW 16 |
14 | 14 | 14 | 31 | 27 | 10 | 231 | 14 | 46 | 14 | 45 | 45 | 13 | 96 | 37 | 12 | 154 | 49 | 66 | 173 | 65 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 3 | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 305 | 0 | 305 | 305 | 221 | 305 | 305 | 4 | 127 | 305 | 0 | 127 | 61 | 0 | 127 | 221 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 61 |
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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.












