Hornitos Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.96° S 70.31° W

Hornitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hornitos sea temperature is
18.5° C
2.6° 

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


Hornitos surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, WSW swell with glassy 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★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s is also forecast. 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+)11PM (Sun 26th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
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 have a look at what’s on offer at Hornitos over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. The first few days are a write-off – Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th are a real struggle. Winds are light but cross-onshore, and the swell is just not doing us any favours. The water is sitting at 65°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a big anomaly of 5° warmer than average, so you can leave the full steamer at home.

The first real window of hope comes on Thursday the 30th. That afternoon, the wind drops right out and goes glassy, with the swell coming in from the WSW at 3 ft and a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (377), and the forecast is calling for good surf conditions. That’s your first real standout – a clean, glassy session with some long-period groundswell.

The following week is a mixed bag. Friday the 31st through to Sunday the 3rd of August are mostly poor, with moderate cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. Then on Monday the 3rd of August, we get another glassy moment in the afternoon. Swell from the SW at 4 ft, period of 10 seconds, and clean conditions. The energy is light (285), but for a glassy afternoon surf, it’s worth a look.

After that, it’s a dry spell. Tuesday the 4th through to Friday the 7th of August are all marginal at best – light winds, small swell, and nothing to write home about. The swell is from the WSW/SW, mostly under 3 ft, and the energy is weak.

The end of the forecast window, around Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th of August, sees a slight uptick in swell size, hitting 5 ft to 5 ft from the SW, with periods around 12-13 seconds. The energy climbs into the moderate range (840-746). But the wind is cross-onshore again, so it’s going to be a bit lumpy. Not the classic clean conditions we’d want, but there’s some push in the water.

Overall, the best bet is that Thursday afternoon the 30th – glassy, clean, and a decent 3 ft groundswell. If you miss that, the Monday afternoon the 3rd of August is your next best chance for a clean wave. The rest of the period is either poor or marginal, with a lot of cross-onshore wind and small, weak swell. For the size of the swell, beginners should be fine on the 30th and 3rd, but the 5 ft days on the 9th and 10th might be a bit much for the less experienced.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
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1
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0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
15
0.7
WSW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.8
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
1
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.7
SW
11
1.1
SW
12
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
188
183
255
278
334
608
869
840
570
388
597
472
384
351
218
121
109
117
330
418
403
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
SW
10
NW
5
WNW
10
SW
5
NNE
10
WSW
15
SW
0
SSW
5
WSW
10
SSW
0
N
10
NW
5
NW
10
N
10
WSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
SW
20
SSW
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:01PM0.61m
8:15AM1.09m
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
Low Tide
2:35PM0.21m
1:25AM0.23m
3:12PM0.17m
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
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7:18
7:16
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7:15
7:15
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6:16
6:16
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6:20
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Temp °C
19
21
18
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20
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22
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23
Feels °C
18
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18
19
20
19
19
20
22
21
23
21
19
21
19
20
22
22
22
20
21
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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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