Surf Forecasts:
Chacopata surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 3s period, NE swell with 9 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 (Aug 04) 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 4th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 3s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chacopata over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for Chacopata. I’ve gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. Looking at the whole 16-day window, there’s nothing in the cards that’s worth getting excited about. The forecast is pretty much a dead zone for decent surf.
The only break on the radar is Chacopata itself, a reef setup for intermediate surfers. It is consistent, which normally would be a good sign, but the problem is that the swell is tiny and the wind is relentless. The water is sitting at 78°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. The optimum swell direction is from the NE, but the combined wave energy barely registers – we’re looking at values like 1 to 9 (weak energy), and the swell period is a pathetic 2 to 3 seconds, which is just wind chop, not real swell.
The whole period starts on Friday, July 31st, with a cloudy afternoon and onshore wind at 19 mph. It’s all poor surf from there. The only slight variation comes on Wednesday, August 12th, where the morning shows a swell period of 7 seconds, but it’s still just 0.3 ft and the energy is only 2. The wind is still onshore and strong. After that, on Thursday, August 13th, the morning has a period of 8 seconds with 0.3 ft, and again, the energy is a measly 2. It’s a long stretch of nothing – from the 31st of July right through to the 15th of August, every single entry is marked as poor surf conditions.
There really isn’t one standout day. The whole 16-day run is a blank. For this area, a long stretch of poor surf isn’t unusual. The constant onshore breeze from the ENE and NE, blowing at 16 to 28 mph, just kills any chance of shape. The strongest wind is 28 mph on Friday, August 14th, making it a strong cross-onshore and messy. It’s so bad that for the kitesurfers, the setup might be more interesting than for paddle surfing.
Keep the board in the car, but don’t hold your breath. These forecasts can change, but right now, there’s zero reason to paddle out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | ESE 2 | E 2 | ENE 3 | E 2 | ENE 2 | NE 3 | E 2 | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | NE 7 | — | NE 3 | NE 6 | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | — | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | — |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:55PM0.21m | 6:47AM0.33m | 10:40PM0.23m | 7:06AM0.30m | 10:54PM0.26m | 7:26AM0.25m | 11:12PM0.28m | 7:49AM0.21m | 11:37PM0.30m | 8:13AM0.16m | 00:05AM0.32m | 8:29AM0.11m | 2:23PM0.13m | 00:50AM0.34m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:38PM0.08m | 00:46AM0.20m | 2:48PM0.10m | 2:15AM0.20m | 3:04PM0.11m | 3:21AM0.18m | 3:24PM0.11m | 4:21AM0.16m | 3:47PM0.12m | 5:23AM0.13m | 4:11PM0.12m | 6:34AM0.10m | 4:35PM0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | ESE 2 | E 2 | ENE 3 | E 2 | ENE 2 | NE 3 | E 2 | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | — | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | — | 9 | — | 1 | 7 | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 326 | 60 | 304 | 320 | 260 | 349 | 349 | 260 | 165 | 320 | 260 | 349 | 269 | 260 | 349 | 349 | 260 | 349 | 349 | 260 |
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The above surf forecast table for Chacopata provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chacopata can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chacopata 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 (Chacopata) 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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