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La Puntilla surfForecast / Atacama / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 01 Jun 2026 -04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
La Puntilla surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Puntilla sea temperature is
17.6° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average for this time of year)La Puntilla surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 7,011 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 7th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 7th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Puntilla over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | |
507 | 446 | 1099 | 1227 | 825 | 1215 | 1984 | 891 | 1880 | 2017 | 2113 | 1053 | 1011 | 984 | 1190 | 1656 | 3171 | 4647 | 6635 | 5561 | 3589 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:11PM0.69m | 10:31AM1.23m | 10:50PM0.67m | 11:07AM1.21m | 11:31PM0.66m | 11:43AM1.17m | 00:17AM0.65m | 12:21PM1.14m | 1:09AM0.65m | 1:00PM1.09m | 2:07AM0.68m | 1:44PM1.05m | 3:07AM0.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:53PM0.28m | 3:32AM0.28m | 5:32PM0.29m | 4:05AM0.30m | 6:12PM0.30m | 4:40AM0.34m | 6:52PM0.31m | 5:18AM0.38m | 7:34PM0.31m | 6:03AM0.42m | 8:16PM0.30m | 6:58AM0.46m | 8:57PM0.29m | 8:07AM0.49m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 |
 | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | 6:10 |
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Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 |
19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
 kJ | 507 | 321 | 1099 | 1227 | 710 | 1215 | 1984 | 799 | 1880 | 2017 | 2113 | 1053 | 1011 | 984 | 1190 | 1155 | 3171 | 4647 | 6635 | 5561 | 3589 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 19 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 16 | SW 14 | — | NW 13 | NW 13 |
| kJ | 17 | 446 | 34 | 29 | 825 | 621 | 19 | 891 | 185 | 22 | 22 | 383 | 198 | 187 | 780 | 1656 | 1494 | 1273 | — | 7 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SSW 8 | W 15 | SW 22 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | WNW 18 | NW 18 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | NW 15 | WNW 15 | NW 15 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 38 | 56 | 4 | 163 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 31 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 6 | — | 8 | 21 | 8 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 144 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 20 |
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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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