Surf Forecasts:
Chacopata surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 13s period, ENE swell with 16 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chacopata this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Chacopata in the next 16 days are 0.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chacopata over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The outlook for this 16-day run is a tough one. I’m looking at Chacopata, a reef setup that’s consistent, but the conditions just aren’t playing ball. The water is sitting at 79°F, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so you might want a thin spring suit if you’re sensitive to that.
The forecast starts with almost nothing worth paddling out for. The first recommendation is on Monday, 10 August, but it’s grim. We’ve got a tiny 1.0ft swell from the ENE with a period of just 2 seconds – that’s basically wind chop. The wind is howling onshore at 16 mph, and the combined wave energy is a measly 1 (1). It’s poor surf, full stop. That pattern sticks around all week. By Tuesday, 11 August, we see a little 1ft swell from the NE, but the period is still a pathetic 3 seconds and the wind stays onshore. The energy sits at just 3 (3). It’s a write-off for a proper surf.
The whole first week is a gap of poor surf. There’s no standout day, no clean window. The swell is tiny, the wind is almost always onshore from the NE or ENE, and the energy values barely hit double digits. The best you could hope for is a tiny closeout wave on a desperate day. Thursday, 14 August, has a 1ft ENE swell, but the wind is fresh cross-onshore at 22 mph, making it lumpy and choppy. Not worth it.
Moving into the second week, the story doesn’t improve. From 17 August, we’re still seeing the same pattern: onshore wind, tiny swell, and very low energy (4 (4) or less). By 20 August, there’s a slight shift – a 0.3ft NE swell with a period of 7 seconds – but that’s still ankle-biters with a moderate breeze ruining any chance of shape. The energy is only 2 (2). The wind stays onshore or cross-onshore right through to 25 August.
Honestly, there is no standout here. The best wave on offer might be on 25 August (Tuesday) afternoon, with a 2ft NE swell, but it’s a 3-second period and the wind is a moderate onshore breeze. The energy is still only 4 (4). It’s flat, messy, and the reef is just not getting any proper swell. For a spot that’s exposed and consistent, this is a blank run. If you’re a kite surfer, the strong onshore winds might get you excited, but for paddle surfing, leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu night, strong winds from the NE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 2 | NE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | E 2 | — | NE 3 | E 2 | — | — | ENE 9 | — | ENE 3 | — | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | — | ENE 2 | ENE 2 | — |
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 kJ | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:07AM0.42m | 4:54AM0.41m | 5:40AM0.39m | 9:15PM0.19m | 6:25AM0.35m | 8:35PM0.23m | 7:08AM0.31m | 8:51PM0.26m | 7:53AM0.25m | 9:23PM0.28m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 12:26PM0.00m | 12:55PM0.01m | 1:24PM0.03m | 1:53PM0.06m | 00:37AM0.18m | 2:19PM0.09m | 1:57AM0.17m | 2:43PM0.11m | 3:01AM0.15m | 3:02PM0.13m | 4:02AM0.13m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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 | NE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | E 2 | — | NE 3 | E 2 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | — | ENE 2 | ENE 2 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 326 | 320 | 260 | 320 | 274 | 260 | 260 | 320 | 260 | 349 | 261 | 51 | 51 | 349 | 260 | 349 | 349 | 269 | 262 | 269 | 269 |
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