La Puntilla Surf Break

La Puntilla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 18.47° S 70.31° W

Issued: 1 pm 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Puntilla sea temperature is
17.7° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,849 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 16th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 22nd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 22nd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
4
5
4
5
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.7
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SW
21
0.9
SW
20
1.3
SSW
19
2.5
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
298
208
273
445
522
545
621
357
255
220
245
189
343
287
277
634
1301
3771
3681
4670
3319
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
0
S
5
W
5
WSW
10
SW
5
SW
10
SSW
5
ESE
5
W
10
SW
5
S
5
WNW
5
SW
0
ENE
5
WSW
10
SW
0
S
5
WSW
10
SW
0
NE
5
WSW
Wind State
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
High Tide
10:16PM0.74m
10:41AM1.45m
11:12PM0.74m
11:33AM1.40m
00:12AM0.75m
12:25PM1.32m
1:15AM0.77m
1:18PM1.21m
2:22AM0.81m
2:12PM1.09m
3:29AM0.87m
3:10PM0.97m
4:33AM0.94m
Low Tide
4:48PM0.12m
3:43AM0.12m
5:41PM0.12m
4:37AM0.16m
6:33PM0.13m
5:34AM0.22m
7:25PM0.15m
6:37AM0.30m
8:16PM0.17m
7:47AM0.37m
9:05PM0.18m
9:06AM0.43m
9:53PM0.20m
10:30AM0.45m
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:12
6:12
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:14
 mm
Temp °C
20
17
17
18
17
18
19
16
17
19
16
17
19
16
17
18
16
16
18
16
17
Feels °C
19
18
17
17
18
18
19
17
18
19
17
17
19
17
17
17
17
16
18
16
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.7
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.9
SW
20
1.3
SSW
19
2.5
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
Energy kJ
298
169
273
445
522
545
621
357
246
213
176
57
54
78
78
634
1301
3771
3681
4670
3319
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
11
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
WSW
10
0.5
SW
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
8
1.2
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
10
Energy kJ
167
208
260
63
41
41
30
214
255
220
245
189
343
287
204
66
66
322
443
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SSW
11
0.7
SW
10
0.4
SSW
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.1
SW
11
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
8
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
21
0.7
SSW
12
0.8
SW
18
Energy kJ
243
91
102
33
47
30
5
17
5
16
170
157
178
136
277
136
375
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
4
0.5
SSW
3
Energy kJ
4
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
5
5
5
4
Distance (km)
52
0
52
0
0
52
0
0
0
144
0
0
52
0
52
52
0
0
52
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Atacama
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
5
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
3
2
3
4
4
2
7
2
2
9
4
3
4
5
5
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
5
6
6
6
4
4
7
7
4
9
9
7
6
5
7
5
9
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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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