Surf Forecasts:
Hornitos surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, WSW swell with 1,356 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s 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 Monday (Oct 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 26th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 31st Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 31st Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hornitos over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 199 | 160 | 95 | 90 | 143 | 113 | 153 | 171 | 202 | 184 | 130 | 168 | 895 | 1249 | 1271 | 1103 | 1045 | 1031 | 834 | 465 | 846 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:57AM0.89m | 10:23PM1.21m | 10:40AM0.84m | 11:04PM1.25m | 11:26AM0.77m | 11:50PM1.26m | 12:18PM0.71m | 00:41AM1.24m | 1:18PM0.64m | 1:40AM1.19m | 2:31PM0.61m | 2:47AM1.14m | 3:56PM0.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:53PM0.06m | 4:55AM0.07m | 4:28PM0.06m | 5:45AM0.06m | 5:07PM0.08m | 6:40AM0.07m | 5:52PM0.12m | 7:42AM0.10m | 6:43PM0.18m | 8:52AM0.12m | 7:46PM0.24m | 10:05AM0.13m | 9:05PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 199 | 53 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 61 | 77 | 171 | 202 | 184 | 114 | 168 | 895 | 1249 | 1271 | 1103 | 1045 | 1031 | 834 | 388 | 846 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 11 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | WNW 11 | NW 12 | SW 4 | WNW 12 | SW 15 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 49 | 160 | 60 | 90 | 143 | 74 | 153 | 58 | 45 | 106 | 130 | 56 | 42 | 44 | 27 | 12 | 21 | 5 | 14 | 465 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 10 | WNW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | — | SW 5 | — |
| kJ | 49 | 50 | 95 | 24 | 25 | 113 | 109 | 163 | 90 | 29 | 32 | 139 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | 8 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | SW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 305 | 0 | 0 | 305 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 51 | 71 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 0 | 61 | 305 | 0 | 305 | 305 | 0 |
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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.
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