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El Chinchorro surfForecast / Atacama / Chile

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Monday 31 Mar 2025 -04
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El Chinchorro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Chinchorro sea temperature is
20.0° C
(Which is 2.4°C colder than average for this time of year)


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 Monday (Mar 31) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Chinchorro in the next 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 01) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 31st Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 31st Mar)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 1st Apr)8ft (2.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Chinchorro over the next 12 days.

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Monday
31
Tuesday
01
Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
2
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.1
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SSW
1.4
SW
1.8
SW
2.1
SW
2.4
SW
2.4
SW
2.4
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
Period(s) (?)151615141313121211121212121111141313121214161514131516161717161615141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)116213979111624206717111269105977761277464451247737922930335037431726136760553445127296417932352320428682796205517041438834
Wind
(km/h)
0
WNW
15
SW
0
WNW
5
S
15
SW
5
SSE
5
SSW
15
WSW
5
SW
5
WSW
15
WSW
0
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
0
NW
5
SSE
15
WSW
0
SSE
5
SSE
10
WSW
5
WNW
0
SW
15
SW
5
WSW
5
SW
10
WSW
0
SW
0
WSW
10
WSW
5
WSW
0
NNE
10
WSW
0
ENE
0
SE
15
WSW
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
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High Tide
/ height (m)
11:26AM
1.30
11:41PM
1.05
12:12PM
1.33
12:28AM
0.95
1:02PM
1.32
1:20AM
0.84
1:58PM
1.28
2:23AM
0.75
3:04PM
1.23
3:45AM
0.69
4:20PM
1.18
5:22AM
0.69
5:38PM
1.16
6:44AM
0.74
6:47PM
1.15
7:42AM
0.82
7:43PM
1.14
8:28AM
0.91
8:29PM
1.13
9:05AM
0.99
9:08PM
1.10
9:39AM
1.05
9:43PM
1.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:47PM
0.17
5:39AM
0.14
6:43PM
0.21
6:19AM
0.19
7:44PM
0.26
7:03AM
0.25
8:55PM
0.32
7:55AM
0.32
10:19PM
0.35
9:02AM
0.39
11:44PM
0.35
10:30AM
0.43
12:54AM
0.32
11:59AM
0.43
1:45AM
0.29
1:12PM
0.40
2:26AM
0.26
2:09PM
0.36
2:59AM
0.24
2:58PM
0.32
3:27AM
0.23
3:41PM
0.30
Monday
31
Tuesday
01
Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Sunrise7:47--7:47--7:47--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--7:48--
Sunset-7:43--7:42--7:40--7:39--7:39--7:38--7:37--7:37--7:36--7:36--7:35--7:34-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232421232321222321232320222320232321232320232420222320222320222320222319
Feels °C (?)242423242323232323242322242322242323242322242422232322232323232422222321

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed 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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