Hornitos Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.96° S 70.31° W

Hornitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hornitos sea temperature is
20.5°C
3.2° 

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


Hornitos surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 30 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 30 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, WSW swell with 826 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hornitos in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 24th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 30th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 30th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
23
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
14
1.3
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13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
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0.6
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0.8
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0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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618
208
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205
196
238
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132
203
212
202
178
144
282
Wind (km/h)
10
S
20
SW
15
SSW
10
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
5
NNE
15
W
0
WSW
5
W
10
W
0
NE
10
WSW
15
W
0
ESE
5
NNW
10
W
5
WNW
5
SW
15
W
0
WNW
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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glassy
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glassy
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cross-on
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glassy
High Tide
8:41PM0.93m
8:37AM0.95m
9:12PM1.04m
9:16AM0.93m
9:46PM1.13m
9:57AM0.89m
10:23PM1.21m
10:40AM0.84m
11:04PM1.25m
11:26AM0.77m
11:50PM1.26m
12:18PM0.71m
00:41AM1.24m
Low Tide
2:25PM0.11m
2:40AM0.22m
2:52PM0.08m
3:24AM0.16m
3:21PM0.06m
4:08AM0.10m
3:53PM0.06m
4:55AM0.07m
4:28PM0.06m
5:45AM0.06m
5:07PM0.08m
6:40AM0.07m
5:52PM0.12m
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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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