Hornitos Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.96° S 70.31° W

Hornitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hornitos sea temperature is
18.5° C
2.5° 

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


Hornitos surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore 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 5AM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 28th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ at Hornitos over the next couple of weeks.

It’s a pretty quiet start for us. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t show up until Tuesday morning, July 28th, and even then it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a long-period SW groundswell running at 5ft with a 15-second period – that’s some serious energy in the water (910). The wind is light and offshore, which is a gift, but the conditions are being described as marginal. The swell is coming from a solid direction for this spot, so it’s worth a look, but don’t expect perfection. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing crazy.

The pattern stays pretty messy through the rest of the week. Wednesday and Thursday offer some small, short-period swell, but the wind is mostly cross-onshore, making things choppy and uninviting. The standout moment in this first week, however, is Thursday afternoon, July 30th. The swell drops to 3ft from the WSW, but the wind goes glassy. That’s the magic word. The energy is moderate (362), but with clean, smooth conditions, those small waves will be rideable and fun for a longboard or a fish. That’s your pick for the first week.

Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August are pretty poor, with weak energy and messy wind. Sunday the 2nd sees a drop-off in swell size and a short, 8-second period, which is just junky. The first week fizzles out with a whimper.

We’ve got a gap of a few days with nothing really worth paddling out for. Then, heading into the second week, things get interesting again. The best bet of the whole 16-day window looks to be Friday morning, August 7th. A solid SW groundswell pushes in at 7ft with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is pumping hard (1284). The wind is light and cross-onshore, which is workable. This is a proper, powerful swell.

Now, 7ft is getting into the zone where it’s not for beginners, but for the experienced crew, there’s some serious juice to play with. The swell direction is still ideal for Hornitos. Saturday morning, August 8th, is even bigger at 7ft (1475), but the wind is a bit stronger and more cross-onshore, so it will be a bit more of a battle. Sunday the 9th is still solid but gets blown out by a moderate breeze in the afternoon.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a grind with one glassy window on Thursday afternoon, July 30th. The second week brings the real swell, and Friday morning, August 7th, is the standout – a punchy, powerful SW groundswell with manageable wind. It’s a bit of a wait, but it’s worth it.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
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1
1
1
1
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WSW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
1.4
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.2
SW
10
1.2
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
474
869
976
724
382
545
436
330
351
177
180
211
414
292
298
211
120
127
78
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
5
WSW
15
SSW
5
SSW
5
W
10
SW
5
NNW
10
NW
5
WNW
10
NW
5
WSW
15
SSW
5
SSE
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
WSW
15
SW
5
SW
Wind State
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
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cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
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High Tide
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
11:38AM1.08m
00:18AM0.82m
Low Tide
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
5:15AM0.21m
6:14PM0.11m
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7:13
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6:20
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Temp °C
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20
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Feels °C
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19
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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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