Surf Forecasts:
La Capilla surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,102 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Capilla this week:
The surf forecast for La Capilla over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Capilla in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Capilla over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 92 | 75 | 239 | 164 | 164 | 339 | 246 | 193 | 158 | 152 | 154 | 623 | 2736 | 2942 | 2140 | 1661 | 1496 | 1127 | 888 | 712 | 614 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:27PM0.55m | 7:38AM1.00m | 8:03PM0.60m | 8:13AM1.05m | 8:36PM0.65m | 8:45AM1.07m | 9:09PM0.71m | 9:15AM1.08m | 9:41PM0.76m | 9:46AM1.05m | 10:14PM0.82m | 10:17AM1.00m | 10:48PM0.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:01PM0.18m | 00:47AM0.20m | 2:31PM0.14m | 1:29AM0.16m | 2:59PM0.11m | 2:07AM0.13m | 3:25PM0.08m | 2:44AM0.12m | 3:50PM0.06m | 3:22AM0.12m | 4:15PM0.06m | 4:02AM0.13m | 4:41PM0.06m | 4:45AM0.16m | |||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 92 | 71 | 239 | 164 | 164 | 339 | 246 | 193 | 135 | 152 | 154 | 623 | 2736 | 2942 | 2140 | 1661 | 1496 | 1127 | 888 | 712 | 614 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 11 | — | W 14 | NW 14 | — | — | — | W 13 | W 13 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 51 | 75 | 8 | 115 | 101 | 42 | 144 | 104 | 158 | 78 | 58 | 60 | — | 4 | 7 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 18 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 20 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | — |
| kJ | 25 | 25 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 39 | 40 | 33 | 20 | 100 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 154 | 15 | 64 | 15 | 0 | 64 | 154 | 0 | 64 | 95 | 0 | 64 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 157 | 0 | 64 | 154 | 15 |
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The above surf forecast table for La Capilla provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Capilla can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Capilla 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 (La Capilla) 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).
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La Capilla is 17 km (11 miles) from the city of Arica. If you plan a holiday in Tarapaca, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arica. Arica has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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