Punta Arenas (CLPUQ) — marine weather & port guide
Punta Arenas is a port in Chile at 53°10.0′S 70°54.0′W. Today (Aug 3): ENE wind 10–13 kn, waves 0.4–0.6 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z. The live chart on this page shows current conditions and plans weather-optimized departures from this harbor.
Port facts (NGA World Port Index)| Position | 53°10.0′S 70°54.0′W |
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| UN/LOCODE | CLPUQ |
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| Harbor size | Small |
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| Harbor type | Open roadstead |
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| Shelter | Fair |
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| Anchorage depth | 17 m |
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| Tide range | 2 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | America/Punta_Arenas |
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10-day marine forecast — Punta Arenas
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| ENE 10–13 kn | 20 kn | 0.4–0.6 m |
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| ENE 6–8 kn | 14 kn | 0.2–0.3 m |
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| NE 3–4 kn | 8 kn | 0.1–0.1 m |
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| ENE 4–13 kn | 23 kn | 0.1–0.6 m |
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| ENE 3–13 kn | 22 kn | 0.1–0.6 m |
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| SW 5–10 kn | 13 kn | 0.1–0.3 m |
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| WSW 10–11 kn | 14 kn | 0.3–0.4 m |
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| WSW 10–10 kn | 20 kn | 0.4–0.4 m |
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| WSW 4–4 kn | 13 kn | 0.2–0.2 m |
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| SE 2–2 kn | 6 kn | 0.0–0.0 m |
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Forecast from the ECMWF IFS model run , waves from ECMWF WAM. Updated with each model cycle; the live chart below recalculates for your departure time and vessel.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Punta Arenas right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: ENE wind 10–13 kn, waves 0.4–0.6 m. The 10-day outlook is in the forecast table on this page and updates with each model cycle.
How big is the harbor at Punta Arenas?
Punta Arenas is classed as a small harbor (open roadstead), with fair shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Punta Arenas?
Per the NGA World Port Index, anchorage depths run about 17 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.