Surf Forecasts:
Chacopata surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 3s period, ENE swell with 8 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chacopata this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Chacopata in the next 16 days are 0.6m 3s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5PM. 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 3s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chacopata over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s be straight with you. I’ve looked over the next 16 days for Chacopata, and I’ve got to be honest – it’s a tough stretch. The forecast is showing a pretty barren run of surf, with very little to get excited about. The combined wave energy barely registers, staying in the weak range (1 to 8), and the vast majority of the time the swell is tiny, short-period, and blown out by onshore winds.
For the first week, from Monday 7th September right through to Sunday 13th, it’s pretty much a write-off. We’re looking at tiny, weak swell – mostly 1ft to 2ft – with a period of just 2 to 3 seconds. That’s not surf, that’s just wind chop. And the wind is howling onshore from the ENE and NE at 15 to 25 mph, making it messy and blown out. There’s no standout day here. The water temp is about average for the time of year, but that’s small comfort when there’s nothing to ride.
We then hit a big gap. From Monday 14th September right through to Monday 21st September, the swell drops right off. There are multiple days where the swell height is listed as a dash, meaning zero surfable waves. When there is a little bump, it’s a pathetic 0.3ft to 1ft with a period of 2 to 3 seconds and onshore winds. There’s a tiny flicker on the 18th and 19th with a 7-second period, but it’s still only 0.3ft, so it’s not going to break properly.
The only slight glimmer comes right at the end of the outlook. On Monday 21st September, we see a tiny 0.3ft swell with a period of 8 seconds. That’s a longer period than anything else, suggesting a bit more energy, but it’s still a tiny wave. The combined energy is only 2, so it’s weak. The wind is still onshore, though.
So, what’s the best on offer? Honestly, there’s no standout. If you’re desperate, the morning of Monday 21st September might offer the most organised looking dribble, with that 8-second period, but it’s 0.3ft and onshore. It’s not a surf day. The rest of the period is a total blank. This is a normal run for this area when there’s nothing in the water. The reefs need a proper swell, and this forecast just isn’t delivering.
If you’re looking at this for kiting, the strong onshore winds (15-25 mph) on those days with any bump might be more interesting, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the E by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | — | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | — | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | NE 8 | — | NE 3 | NE 8 | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | NE 8 | ENE 2 | NE 3 | — |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:16AM0.37m | 5:04PM0.14m | 3:10AM0.37m | 5:19PM0.17m | 4:00AM0.37m | 5:35PM0.20m | 4:48AM0.35m | 5:53PM0.23m | 5:36AM0.32m | 6:16PM0.26m | 6:24AM0.28m | 6:42PM0.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:26AM0.04m | 5:50PM0.14m | 11:51AM0.06m | 7:01PM0.16m | 12:17PM0.08m | 8:57PM0.18m | 12:43PM0.10m | 00:04AM0.17m | 1:07PM0.13m | 1:16AM0.14m | 1:30PM0.15m | 2:13AM0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 6:21 | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | — | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | — | ENE 2 | NE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 7 | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 260 | 349 | 349 | 260 | 349 | 349 | 260 | 349 | 165 | 60 | 260 | 349 | 260 | 349 | 317 | 51 | 349 | 269 | 260 |
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