Surf Forecasts:
Chacopata surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 3s period, ENE swell with 7 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 Sunday (Aug 02) 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 (Sun 2nd 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 be straight up about what's going on at Chacopata over the next couple of weeks. I've looked at the numbers, and honestly, it's a pretty bleak stretch for anyone wanting to get a wave. We're looking at a long, long gap of poor conditions.
Right from Thursday the 30th of July, it's a no-go. The water is sitting at 77°F which is over two degrees colder than what you'd expect for this time of year – that’s notable and it'll feel chilly. But the real issue is the surf itself. We've got tiny, weak windswell from the ENE with periods of just 2 to 3 seconds. That’s just bumpy wind chop, not surf. The combined energy is barely registering (7), and with onshore winds howling at 25 mph, it's a complete write-off. This pattern locks in for what feels like forever.
We roll through Friday, the weekend, and into the first full week of August and it’s the same story: gutless 1.0ft to 2ft of slop, constant onshore winds (ENE and NE mostly), and zero wave energy. The combined energy readings are all down in the single digits. For almost two solid weeks, every single session is rated as "poor surf conditions." There’s nothing to recommend. This isn't just a flat spell; it’s a windy, choppy mess.
Around Sunday the 9th of August, we see a tiny blip – a period of 8 seconds with a 0.3ft wave from the NE, but with combined energy of just 2, that’s barely a ripple. Another little tease on Wednesday the 12th of August with a 0.3ft, 8-second period swell and energy of 2. But it’s all mixed with onshore winds that ruin any chance of it being rideable.
This dry spell looks set to continue right through until at least Friday the 14th of August. The whole 16-day window is a blank for anyone wanting a proper surf. The only break on offer here is Chacopata itself, a reef break that is usually consistent, but it just can't do anything with this weak, onshore energy. With the persistent onshore wind and tiny swell, this setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Hang in there, but don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 | E 2 | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | NE 9 | — | NE 3 | ESE 2 | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | E 2 | ENE 2 | NE 3 | NE 6 | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | NE 6 | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | — |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:24AM0.35m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:29PM0.06m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 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 | E 2 | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | ESE 2 | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | E 2 | ENE 2 | NE 3 | — | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | — | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 349 | 51 | 51 | 82 | 78 | 261 | 320 | 260 | 349 | 349 | 260 | 349 | 269 | 260 | 349 | 349 | 260 | 260 | 349 | 260 |
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