Algarrobo Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Chile – Santiago)
| Name: | Algarrobo |
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| Type: | reef/Pier |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: ENE |
Algarrobo in Santiago is an exposed reef/Pier break that is often working. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the east northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. A left hand reef. Best around high tide. A fairly popluar wave that can sometimes get crowded Take care of rocks in the line up.
Overall Algarrobo Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The rose diagram illustrates the variation of swells directed at Algarrobo over a norma... (show all text)
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Also see Algarrobo surf quality by season and Algarrobo surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Algarrobo |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Algarrobo:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Cartagena | 16 mi |
| Second closest break | Las Salinas | 18 mi |
| Third closest break | Renaca | 24 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Ritoque | 31 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Papagayo | 34 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Algarrobo: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 1278 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 3447 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 3464 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 3505 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 3508 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Algarrobo: |
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| Closest tide station | Laguna, Brazil | 1395 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Imbituba, Brazil | 1409 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Florianópolis, Brazil | 1429 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Port Louis (Berkeley Sound), Falkland Islands | 1435 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Itajaí, Brazil | 1443 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Algarrobo: |
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| Closest ski area | Farellones (Chile) | 70 mi |
| Second closest ski area | La Parva (Chile) | 81 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Ski Arpa (Chile) | 82 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | El Colorado (Chile) | 82 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Lagunillas Ski Center (Chile) | 85 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Algarrobo: |
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| Closest city location | Valparaiso (Chile) | 13 mi |
| Second closest city location | Quilpue (Chile) | 15 mi |
| Third closest city location | Vina del Mar (Chile) | 19 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | San Antonio (Chile) | 24 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Villa Alemana (Chile) | 24 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Algarrobo is Arturo Merino Benitez International (Santiago) Airport (SCL) in Chile, which is 85 km (53 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Algarrobo is Los Cerrillos (Santiago) Airport (ULC), also in Chile, 95 km (59 miles) away.
