
Surf Forecasts:
Hornitos surf forecast from 12 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 22 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 21 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, NW swell with 1,198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 13 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Friday (Nov 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hornitos in the next 16 days are 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 13th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 22nd Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 21st Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hornitos over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | NW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 16 | SW 13 | NW 16 | NW 16 | SW 13 | SW 12 | NW 15 | NW 16 | SW 13 | NW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
478 | 398 | 398 | 422 | 370 | 398 | 374 | 427 | 352 | 369 | 291 | 234 | 169 | 255 | 295 | 345 | 248 | 398 | 380 | 277 | 248 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:12PM0.64m | 00:22AM1.10m | 12:59PM0.60m | 1:07AM1.05m | 1:53PM0.57m | 1:56AM1.00m | 2:59PM0.55m | 2:48AM0.96m | 4:12PM0.57m | 3:42AM0.92m | 5:20PM0.61m | 4:36AM0.89m | 6:12PM0.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:32PM0.22m | 7:24AM0.17m | 6:10PM0.26m | 8:17AM0.21m | 6:53PM0.31m | 9:16AM0.23m | 7:42PM0.37m | 10:14AM0.24m | 8:46PM0.42m | 11:06AM0.23m | 10:04PM0.45m | 11:48AM0.21m | 11:23PM0.44m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | NW 15 | NW 16 | SW 13 | NW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
478 | 398 | 398 | 422 | 346 | 398 | 374 | 418 | 352 | 369 | 277 | 234 | 169 | 255 | 295 | 345 | 248 | 398 | 380 | 277 | 248 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 18 | NW 18 | NW 17 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | WNW 16 | SW 12 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 |
106 | 104 | 169 | 167 | 370 | 316 | 222 | 427 | 302 | 362 | 291 | 167 | 167 | 110 | 215 | 162 | 175 | 248 | 248 | 149 | 144 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 21 | SW 8 | NW 19 | NW 18 | SW 7 | NW 13 | NW 13 | — | NW 12 | SSW 19 | SW 4 | NW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 17 | NW 13 | SW 15 | WNW 19 | NW 21 | SW 6 | SW 6 |
44 | 22 | 184 | 155 | 14 | 62 | 87 | — | 40 | 37 | 5 | 108 | 66 | 144 | 44 | 60 | 217 | 37 | 18 | 13 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 299 | 305 | 0 | 0 | 305 | 0 | 305 | 305 | 0 | 172 | 305 | 172 | 61 | 305 | 0 | 0 | 305 | 179 | 61 | 305 | 4 |
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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.










