Hornitos Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.96° S 70.31° W

Hornitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hornitos sea temperature is
18.5° 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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,042 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period with WSW 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 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hornitos in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 28th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 28th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.8
WSW
16
1
WSW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
1
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.9
SW
11
1.2
WSW
10
1.2
WSW
10
1.2
SW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
255
278
334
474
869
907
724
382
587
436
384
351
177
123
109
172
267
267
316
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
SSW
5
NNE
10
WSW
15
SW
5
S
5
WSW
10
SSW
0
NNW
10
NW
5
NNW
10
NNE
10
W
10
SSW
5
SSE
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
8:01PM0.61m
8:15AM1.09m
8:42PM0.63m
8:54AM1.13m
9:19PM0.66m
9:29AM1.17m
9:55PM0.69m
10:03AM1.18m
10:30PM0.72m
10:35AM1.17m
11:05PM0.76m
11:06AM1.14m
11:40PM0.79m
Low Tide
1:25AM0.23m
3:12PM0.17m
2:07AM0.20m
3:46PM0.13m
2:45AM0.17m
4:18PM0.11m
3:22AM0.15m
4:49PM0.09m
3:59AM0.16m
5:18PM0.09m
4:36AM0.18m
5:46PM0.10m
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7:16
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:15
7:15
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6:16
6:16
6:17
6:17
6:19
6:19
6:20
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Temp °C
18
19
20
19
21
21
21
22
23
22
21
21
19
20
22
22
24
22
21
Feels °C
18
18
20
19
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21
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22
20
21
19
19
20
20
22
21
20
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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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