Hornitos Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.96° S 70.31° W

Hornitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hornitos sea temperature is
16.6° C
0.5° 

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


Hornitos surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SW swell with 754 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hornitos in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 14th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 14th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 14th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, giving you the lowdown on the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up. Nothing is going to be absolutely pumping, but there are a few clean windows if you pick your times. The first few days have some swell, but the wind and tide are playing games.

The first real chance to get wet is Tuesday the 14th. The morning session at Hornitos has a 4ft WSW swell (804) with a light offshore, but it's a bit of a gamble. The real gem is Tuesday afternoon. The wind goes glassy, and we’re looking at a 5ft SW swell (786) with a 14-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, and with glassy conditions, it’ll be as clean as it gets. This spot is consistent, so you’ll find waves. The water temp is 62°, which is pretty average for this time of year.

Wednesday the 15th is a washout. Thursday the 16th is small and cross-on, so leave the board at home. Friday the 17th afternoon gets glassy again with a 3ft WSW swell (345), but it’s on the small side. The weekend is where it gets interesting. Saturday the 18th afternoon goes glassy with a 5ft WSW swell (566) – that’s the best wave of the first week. Clean, solid, and a good size for most surfers.

After that, the wind turns against us. Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th are messy with cross-onshore winds. The swell stays between 4ft and 5ft, but it’s choppy and ugly. From Tuesday the 21st, the wind stays on it, and the quality nosedives. The energy drops and the period shortens, leaving us with weak, wind-affected junk for the rest of that week.

The second week is much quieter. From the 27th of July, the swell drops right off. There’s a tiny, glassy moment on the afternoon of Monday the 27th with a 2ft WSW swell (213), but it’s pretty lackluster. The real long-range hope is Tuesday the 28th afternoon. The wind goes glassy, and a 3ft WSW swell (539) rolls in with a monster 17-second period. That’s a serious groundswell with a ton of energy, but it’s small. At a point or reef, that long period is magic. At a beach break, it might be too straight. But glassy and clean is always a winner.

Looking further out, Wednesday the 29th of July brings a bigger pulse – 6ft WSW swell (1376) – but it’s cross-on all day, so it’s not going to be the clean, epic session that size deserves.

So, bottom line: pick your windows. Saturday the 18th afternoon is the standout for the first week. For the second week, keep an eye on the Tuesday the 28th afternoon, but that’s a long way off, so don’t plan your life around it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
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0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
1
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1
WSW
11
1.5
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
665
754
700
380
552
473
281
200
110
43
265
469
385
450
604
429
268
496
473
432
593
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
SW
5
ENE
5
W
5
WSW
5
N
5
NW
5
NNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
5
WNW
5
NNE
5
WNW
5
WSW
10
NNE
15
NNW
10
NNW
5
NNE
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
SW
Wind State
on
glassy
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glassy
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cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
9:05AM1.36m
9:37PM0.72m
9:55AM1.39m
10:28PM0.76m
10:43AM1.38m
11:19PM0.80m
11:30AM1.31m
00:10AM0.84m
12:15PM1.21m
1:02AM0.87m
1:01PM1.08m
1:55AM0.89m
1:48PM0.93m
2:51AM0.91m
Low Tide
4:00PM-0.01m
3:09AM0.03m
4:47PM-0.04m
4:02AM0.03m
5:32PM-0.05m
4:55AM0.06m
6:15PM-0.03m
5:48AM0.12m
6:57PM0.01m
6:45AM0.20m
7:39PM0.07m
7:47AM0.28m
8:20PM0.13m
clear
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7:20
7:20
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7:20
7:20
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6:12
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Temp °C
19
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21
21
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Feels °C
18
19
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19
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18
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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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