When should you surf Hornitos today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 11h with a 50/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Hornitos surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Hornitos (Antofagasta).
Best score today
637h
Now
5011:00
Waves
1.4 m
12 s
Wind
7 km/h
Side-onshore · SW
Tide
▼ 08:00 · ▼ 19:00
range 0.7 m
Light
07:07 → 19:45
Best windows today
7h63/100
1.1 m · 11 s · 5 km/h
8h63/100
1.1 m · 11 s · 5 km/h
9h50/100
1.1 m · 11 s · 5 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 63 | 1.1 m · 11 s | 5 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 63 | 1.1 m · 11 s | 3 km/h · SW | high tide |
| 02:00 | 75 | 1.1 m · 11 s | 2 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 03:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 11 s | 1 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 04:00 | 75 | 1.1 m · 11 s | 3 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | 75 | 1.1 m · 11 s | 4 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 06:00 | 75 | 1.1 m · 11 s | 4 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | 63 | 1.1 m · 11 s | 5 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | 63 | 1.1 m · 11 s | 5 km/h · SW | low tide |
| 09:00 | 50 | 1.1 m · 11 s | 5 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | 50 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 4 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | 50 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 5 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | 50 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | 25 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | 25 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 9 km/h · NW | high tide |
| 15:00 | 25 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | 25 | 1.3 m · 12 s | 10 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 1.3 m · 12 s | 12 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 1.4 m · 12 s | 13 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | — | 1.4 m · 12 s | 13 km/h · SW | low tide |
| 20:00 | — | 1.4 m · 12 s | 12 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 21:00 | — | 1.4 m · 12 s | 11 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 22:00 | 23 | 1.4 m · 12 s | 10 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | 23 | 1.4 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Hornitos today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 08:00 · ▼ 19:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Hornitos suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Hornitos.