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Lat Long: 18.47° S 70.31° W

La Puntilla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Puntilla sea temperature is
19.8°C
1.3° 

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


La Puntilla surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,339 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Puntilla this week:

The surf forecast for La Puntilla over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Puntilla in the next 16 days are 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 15th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 16th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 16th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
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(10 max)
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
13
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
2
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1
SW
13
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1
SW
20
1.4
SW
18
1.5
SW
18
2.1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
594
635
694
755
628
1109
2285
1513
1339
813
623
588
371
954
847
791
1162
1367
2241
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
5
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
5
SSW
15
SW
0
SSW
5
SSW
15
SW
0
SSW
5
SSW
10
W
5
N
0
NNE
15
SW
0
NW
5
SW
10
WSW
0
W
Wind State
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glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
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cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
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glassy
High Tide
00:38AM1.15m
12:51PM0.70m
1:20AM1.10m
1:38PM0.64m
2:10AM1.05m
2:44PM0.61m
3:09AM1.01m
4:15PM0.60m
4:17AM0.99m
5:40PM0.65m
5:22AM0.99m
6:38PM0.72m
Low Tide
7:29AM0.34m
6:19PM0.33m
8:26AM0.39m
6:54PM0.39m
9:33AM0.41m
7:41PM0.44m
10:48AM0.42m
8:53PM0.49m
11:50AM0.39m
10:24PM0.50m
12:36PM0.35m
11:46PM0.48m
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Information about the La Puntilla Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Puntilla provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Puntilla can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Puntilla 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 Puntilla) 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 La Puntilla 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.

La Puntilla is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Arica. If you plan a holiday in Atacama, 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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