Hornitos Surf Break

Hornitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 22.96° S 70.31° W

Issued: 1 am 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Hornitos sea temperature is
17.7° C

1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Hornitos surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 823 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hornitos in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 5th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 5th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 6th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Hornitos has in store for us.

The water is sitting at 64°F right now, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The coming days are going to be a mixed bag with a persistent, long-period SW groundswell, but the wind and conditions are often just a little off, keeping things mostly marginal.

The best of the coming swell hits on Sunday the 5th of July afternoon. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the SW with a very long 18-second period, pumping 836 (moderate) combined energy. The cross-on wind won't make it perfect, but that long period will offer some solid shape. A close second is Tuesday morning the 7th. The swell is a touch smaller at 3ft from the SW, but the period is still a very long 15 seconds, and the wind is glassy. That combination will give you clean, lined-up waves, making it a real standout for a quiet session.

We've then got a long stretch of smaller, chop-prone surf with cross-onshore winds right through to the second week. By Thursday the 16th of July, there's a glimmer of hope for the afternoon as glassy conditions set in with a 4ft SW swell (13-second period). Then, the 18th of July (Saturday) offers a couple of solid windows with glassy conditions and a 3ft SSW swell (15-second period) in the morning, and glassy conditions again in the afternoon with a 2ft SW swell. These are the best late-period calls.

If you had to pick the real winners, chase the Sunday afternoon the 5th and especially the glassy Tuesday morning the 7th of July. For the longer range, keep an eye on Thursday the 16th afternoon and Saturday the 18th - those are promising but a little less certain.

Stay safe, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
457
694
686
728
644
620
424
309
245
251
346
216
406
355
447
330
249
313
250
236
154
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
SW
5
WSW
5
SW
10
SSW
5
SE
5
WSW
10
WSW
5
N
5
W
5
SW
5
SW
10
WSW
5
WSW
0
SE
5
WSW
5
SW
0
WSW
10
W
5
SW
5
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
12:47PM1.03m
1:46AM0.72m
1:24PM0.96m
2:34AM0.77m
2:06PM0.87m
3:27AM0.84m
3:00PM0.79m
4:23AM0.92m
4:07PM0.71m
5:22AM1.01m
5:23PM0.66m
6:21AM1.11m
6:37PM0.64m
Low Tide
7:39PM0.16m
7:05AM0.35m
8:13PM0.17m
8:06AM0.39m
8:49PM0.18m
9:21AM0.40m
9:32PM0.19m
10:46AM0.38m
10:22PM0.18m
12:08PM0.31m
11:19PM0.17m
1:18PM0.22m
00:19AM0.14m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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>
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:08
6:08
6:08
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:10
 mm
Temp °C
22
24
21
24
24
24
24
24
21
20
22
21
22
24
22
23
23
22
22
21
20
Feels °C
20
23
21
23
22
22
23
22
21
19
21
20
21
23
22
22
22
22
21
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
8
1.1
SW
8
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
17
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SW
8
Energy kJ
135
142
686
728
644
620
424
309
245
251
346
151
406
355
447
330
249
313
243
236
82
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1
SW
8
0.8
SW
8
0.8
SW
8
0.8
SW
7
0.8
SW
7
0.7
SW
7
0.6
SW
7
0.6
SW
7
0.6
SW
7
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.6
SW
7
0.6
SW
8
0.8
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
12
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
7
0.7
SSW
13
Energy kJ
457
694
126
90
88
73
60
48
29
28
28
216
23
23
44
45
181
164
250
54
154
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
NW
12
0.6
SW
7
0.3
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
12
0.5
WSW
12
0.6
SW
8
0.6
SW
7
0.1
W
16
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
11
Energy kJ
52
3
7
7
31
6
30
24
45
61
85
45
44
5
100
68
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
3
4
2
4
3
2
3
4
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
305
305
0
305
305
0
0
71
0
127
61
0
172
305
0
127
61
0
84
84
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Antofagasta
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
5
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
7
4
9
9
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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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