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El Chinchorro surfForecast / Atacama / Chile
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 20 Apr 2025 -04
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Chinchorro this week:
The surf forecast for El Chinchorro over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 20) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Chinchorro in the next 12 days are 2.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 20th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 25th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 25th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Chinchorro over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 711 | 949 | 1061 | 1351 | 1187 | 1467 | 1171 | 846 | 902 | 723 | 2363 | 3093 | 2518 | 2900 | 1748 | 2663 | 4931 | 4425 | 3763 | 2856 | 2529 | 2736 | 2803 | 1922 | 2095 | 1913 | 1622 | 1405 | 1676 | 1449 | 1515 | 1748 | 1632 | 1351 | 1332 | 902 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | glass | on | on | off | on | cross- on | glass | glass | on | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:16PM 1.06 | 3:20AM 0.63 | 3:24PM 1.06 | 4:41AM 0.69 | 4:30PM 1.07 | 5:41AM 0.78 | 5:30PM 1.10 | 6:28AM 0.89 | 6:23PM 1.11 | 7:12AM 1.02 | 7:13PM 1.11 | 7:54AM 1.16 | 8:01PM 1.08 | 8:36AM 1.28 | 8:48PM 1.03 | 9:20AM 1.37 | 9:35PM 0.97 | 10:06AM 1.41 | 10:25PM 0.89 | 10:54AM 1.42 | 11:17PM 0.81 | 11:45AM 1.38 | 12:15AM 0.74 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:52PM 0.42 | 8:04AM 0.49 | 10:52PM 0.38 | 9:36AM 0.49 | 11:39PM 0.32 | 10:59AM 0.45 | 12:19AM 0.26 | 12:08PM 0.38 | 12:56AM 0.20 | 1:08PM 0.30 | 1:32AM 0.15 | 2:04PM 0.23 | 2:09AM 0.11 | 2:57PM 0.17 | 2:46AM 0.10 | 3:51PM 0.15 | 3:25AM 0.11 | 4:46PM 0.15 | 4:06AM 0.14 | 5:43PM 0.17 | 4:50AM 0.19 | 6:44PM 0.22 | ||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:20 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the El Chinchorro Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Chinchorro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at El Chinchorro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Chinchorro 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 (El Chinchorro) 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 El Chinchorro 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.
El Chinchorro is 5 km (3 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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