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
15.7° C
(Which is 3.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 (Apr 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 30th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 4th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 5th May)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.7
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.8
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
74
68
209
515
532
388
363
264
232
444
451
326
287
318
704
799
628
609
481
367
263
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
WSW
5
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
0
WSW
10
W
10
SW
5
N
10
W
5
WSW
5
NNE
5
W
5
WSW
5
NNE
10
WSW
10
SW
5
NNE
10
W
10
WSW
5
NNW
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
High Tide
8:39AM1.09m
8:47PM0.86m
9:11AM1.13m
9:25PM0.80m
9:44AM1.14m
10:04PM0.75m
10:19AM1.14m
10:44PM0.69m
10:57AM1.11m
11:26PM0.64m
11:38AM1.07m
00:13AM0.59m
12:23PM1.02m
1:09AM0.55m
Low Tide
3:01PM0.15m
2:43AM0.11m
3:43PM0.13m
3:12AM0.13m
4:23PM0.13m
3:42AM0.16m
5:05PM0.14m
4:13AM0.20m
5:50PM0.17m
4:47AM0.24m
6:40PM0.20m
5:24AM0.28m
7:36PM0.23m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:03
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6:15
6:15
6:14
6:14
6:13
6:12
6:12
Temp °C
21
22
20
22
22
21
20
21
19
20
21
19
20
21
20
22
22
20
21
21
20
20
22
20
21
21
20
20
21
19
20
20
20
20
21
21
22
22
20
21
20
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.7
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.8
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
Energy kJ
51
32
209
515
532
388
363
264
232
444
451
326
287
318
704
799
628
609
481
367
263
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.5
SW
8
0.4
SW
15
0.3
WNW
16
0.3
NW
15
0.3
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.3
WNW
16
0.4
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
8
0.6
SW
9
0.6
SW
8
0.5
SW
7
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
SW
18
Energy kJ
58
55
31
75
48
33
51
138
183
50
85
17
155
66
59
48
26
19
17
35
112
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
10
0.4
NW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.3
WNW
18
0.3
WNW
14
0.3
WNW
14
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
NW
14
0.2
WNW
14
0.1
NW
19
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SW
18
0.3
NW
13
Energy kJ
74
68
37
61
14
23
61
41
40
28
27
25
17
112
42
33
21
15
15
54
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
2
4
3
3
4
4
2
3
3
2
Distance (km)
127
305
0
305
305
0
305
305
51
51
127
0
61
221
0
305
305
0
305
304
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Antofagasta
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
9
9
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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