
Surf Forecasts:
Hornitos surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, WSW swell with 778 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) 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+) | 8PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hornitos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Hornitos over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things kick off nicely on Tuesday afternoon, July 14th. The water’s sitting at a lovely 62°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year – nothing unusual there. The first real standout is that Tuesday arvo. Hornitos is a consistent, intermediate-level spot, and it’s gonna be firing with a clean 5ft SW swell, period of 14 seconds, and the wind is glassy. That’s about as good as it gets for a session. The combined energy is moderate at 786, and it’s got that nice long-period groundswell feel, which will shape up nicely on the point. It might be a bit much for beginners at that size, but for the average surfer, it’s a dream.
Wednesday morning on the 15th looks a bit marginal, but Wednesday afternoon cleans up again with glassy conditions and a 5ft SW swell, though the period drops a touch to 13 seconds. Still a solid option.
Thursday morning, the 16th, the wind turns cross-on and the swell drops to 3ft, and it gets a bit messy. The run from Thursday afternoon through to Friday morning is pretty poor – Friday morning especially is tiny with only 1ft and weak energy (48). But then Friday afternoon, the 17th, the wind goes glassy again and we get a nice 4ft SW swell, period 11 seconds. That’s a sneaky good session if you can get out.
Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th are a mixed bag. Saturday morning is marginal with offshore wind, but the swell is 4ft and the period is a bit short. Saturday afternoon cleans up again with glassy conditions and a 4ft WSW swell. Sunday gets a bit cross-shore and choppy, not the best.
Now, here’s the biggest wave push of the outlook. Monday the 20th of July, we’ve got a 6ft WSW swell rolling in, with 11-second period, and combined energy of 841. That’s a solid, powerful swell. The catch is the wind is mostly cross-on, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. But if you’re an experienced surfer, that’s still a fun size. It’s not quite over 8ft, so it’s not only for experts, but it’s definitely pushing the limits for beginners.
From Tuesday the 21st through to Thursday the 23rd, the wind gets messy with cross-on breezes, and the swell is in the 4ft to 5ft range, but the quality is poor. It’s a bit of a write-off, to be honest.
Then we get another pulse on Friday the 24th of July. A 6ft SW swell, period 13 seconds, and combined energy of 1118. That’s strong energy, and the wind is light cross-on. Still, it’s a big, powerful swell and the period is long, so it’ll be a proper groundswell. This is a promising one, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it.
The last few days of July and into the 29th, the swell fades and the wind stays cross-on. The 28th has a 2ft swell with a long 15-second period, but the wind is cross-on, so it’s a bit of a tease. Not much to write home about.
Overall, the best bet is Tuesday afternoon, July 14th, with that glassy 5ft SW swell. The second standout is the Friday afternoon, July 17th, for a clean, smaller session. The big swell on the 20th and 24th are worth watching, but the wind will be the deciding factor.
Keep your stick waxed, and I’ll see you out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
754 | 700 | 380 | 623 | 473 | 281 | 200 | 110 | 29 | 293 | 379 | 300 | 250 | 214 | 355 | 273 | 604 | 778 | 682 | 572 | 503 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:37PM0.72m | 9:55AM1.39m | 10:28PM0.76m | 10:43AM1.38m | 11:19PM0.80m | 11:30AM1.31m | 00:10AM0.84m | 12:15PM1.21m | 1:02AM0.87m | 1:01PM1.08m | 1:55AM0.89m | 1:48PM0.93m | 2:51AM0.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:00PM-0.01m | 3:09AM0.03m | 4:47PM-0.04m | 4:02AM0.03m | 5:32PM-0.05m | 4:55AM0.06m | 6:15PM-0.03m | 5:48AM0.12m | 6:57PM0.01m | 6:45AM0.20m | 7:39PM0.07m | 7:47AM0.28m | 8:20PM0.13m | 8:58AM0.34m | |||||||
— | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | |
6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | 6:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
754 | 700 | 380 | 623 | 473 | 281 | 200 | 110 | 29 | 293 | 379 | 300 | 250 | 214 | 355 | 273 | 604 | 778 | 682 | 572 | 503 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | NW 13 | WSW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | SW 7 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 |
13 | 7 | 242 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 13 | 66 | 57 | 95 | 87 | 135 | 111 | 64 | 28 | 53 | 48 | 48 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | — | WNW 13 | — | — | WNW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | W 9 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | W 23 | NW 10 | W 22 | WNW 21 |
19 | — | 17 | — | — | 17 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 58 | 71 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 45 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 78 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 0 | 4 | 127 | 61 | 0 | 71 | 61 | 61 | 127 |
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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.











