Tocopilla marine weather forecast
Tocopilla (CLTOQ) is a port in Chile at 22°5.0′S 70°14.0′W. Today (Sep 15): NE wind 2–12 kn, waves 1.6–1.8 m, from the NOAA GFS run 2026-09-15 06z. The live chart on this page shows current conditions and plans weather-optimized departures from this harbor.
Port facts (NGA World Port Index)| Position | 22°5.0′S 70°14.0′W |
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| UN/LOCODE | CLTOQ |
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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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| Channel depth | 23 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 23 m |
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| Tide range | 3 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | America/Santiago |
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Facilities & services (NGA World Port Index)| Supplies | Water, provisions |
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| Repairs | Limited |
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| Medical facilities | Available |
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10-day marine forecast — Tocopilla
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| NE 2–12 kn | 14 kn | 1.6–1.8 m |
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| NW 2–12 kn | 13 kn | 1.3–1.6 m |
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| WSW 3–4 kn | 4 kn | 1.0–1.2 m |
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| SSW 4–13 kn | 10 kn | 1.0–1.1 m |
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| S 9–9 kn | 11 kn | 1.3–1.4 m |
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| S 4–4 kn | 5 kn | 1.3–1.4 m |
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| S 4–4 kn | 4 kn | 1.4–1.4 m |
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| SSE 4–4 kn | 4 kn | 1.6–1.6 m |
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| SSE 5–5 kn | 5 kn | 1.8–1.8 m |
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| NNE 2–2 kn | 2 kn | 1.5–1.5 m |
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Forecast from the NOAA GFS model run , waves from ECMWF WAM. Updated with each model cycle; the live chart below recalculates for your departure time and vessel.
What to watch in the forecast
Across the loaded 10-day outlook, the strongest daily modeled wind reaches 13 kn on Sep 18. The highest modeled significant wave height is 1.8 m on Sep 15. Compare the dated model run with official forecasts and warnings before departure.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Tocopilla right now?
As of the NOAA GFS run 2026-09-15 06z: NE wind 2–12 kn, waves 1.6–1.8 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 Tocopilla?
Tocopilla is classed as a small harbor (open roadstead), with fair shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Tocopilla?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 23 m and anchorage depths run about 23 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.