Matanzas Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Chile – Santiago)
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Surf Break: Matanzas
| Name: | Matanzas |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: E |
Matanzas in Santiago is an exposed reef break that has very consistent surf. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds are from the east. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. There is a left hand reef break. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Beware of rocks and rips.
Overall Matanzas 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 figure shows the combination of swells directed at Matanzas over a normal year, bas... (show all text)
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Also see Matanzas surf quality by season and Matanzas surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Chile - Santiago surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Matanzas
Visitor Reviews of Matanzas |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Matanzas:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | La Boquilla | 3 mi |
| Second closest break | Punta Topocalma | 14 mi |
| Third closest break | Pichilemu | 24 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Infernillo | 30 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Punta de Lobos | 34 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Matanzas: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 1290 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 3495 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 3513 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 3549 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 3556 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Matanzas: |
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| Closest tide station | Port Louis (Berkeley Sound), Falkland Islands | 1397 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Stanley Harbor, Falkland Islands | 1413 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Laguna, Brazil | 1413 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Imbituba, Brazil | 1428 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Florianópolis, Brazil | 1449 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Matanzas: |
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| Closest ski area | Chapa Verde (Chile) | 78 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Lagunillas Ski Center (Chile) | 96 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Farellones (Chile) | 98 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | La Parva (Chile) | 102 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | El Colorado (Chile) | 104 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Matanzas: |
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| Closest city location | San Antonio (Chile) | 29 mi |
| Second closest city location | Melipilla (Chile) | 43 mi |
| Third closest city location | El Monte (Chile) | 53 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Santa Cruz (Chile) | 55 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | San Vicente (Chile) | 57 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Matanzas is Arturo Merino Benitez International (Santiago) Airport (SCL) in Chile, which is 120 km (75 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Matanzas is Los Cerrillos (Santiago) Airport (ULC), also in Chile, 122 km (76 miles) away.
