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
16.2° C
(Which is 2.8°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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 29th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 5th May)5ft (1.6m) 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 Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
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
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
0
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SW
10
0.8
SW
9
0.8
SW
8
0.4
NW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.7
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.5
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
386
309
235
110
93
86
74
68
207
396
532
382
321
232
214
424
406
268
212
129
686
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
SW
0
WSW
5
WNW
5
WSW
0
N
10
W
10
WSW
5
S
15
WSW
10
SW
5
SSW
5
W
5
WSW
5
N
10
W
5
WSW
5
NNW
10
W
10
SW
0
ENE
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
7:26PM0.96m
8:06AM1.03m
8:07PM0.91m
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
Low Tide
1:31PM0.21m
1:44AM0.07m
2:18PM0.18m
2:14AM0.09m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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6:58
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:01
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6:16
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:14
6:14
6:13
Temp °C
21
21
20
21
20
19
21
22
20
23
22
21
21
21
19
21
21
19
21
21
20
20
19
20
21
20
20
21
22
21
22
21
21
21
21
20
21
21
21
21
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SW
10
0.8
SW
9
0.8
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.7
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.6
SSW
12
1.3
SW
15
Energy kJ
386
309
235
110
93
86
39
51
207
396
532
382
321
232
189
424
406
268
212
88
686
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
18
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.5
SW
10
0.6
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.4
NW
16
0.3
NW
15
0.3
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
14
0.3
WNW
16
0.4
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.6
SW
7
0.6
SW
8
Energy kJ
12
39
54
52
30
46
57
54
53
30
62
33
51
162
214
50
85
17
17
34
39
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
18
0.1
NW
16
0.4
SW
11
0.3
SW
12
0.2
WNW
14
0.4
NW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
15
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
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.3
WNW
15
Energy kJ
5
12
10
31
23
21
74
68
40
75
14
23
61
41
39
28
27
28
41
129
42
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
305
305
0
127
0
0
127
305
0
305
305
0
305
78
0
51
78
0
51
61
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Antofagasta
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
4
5
3
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
2
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
7
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
8
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
8
7
5
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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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