Algarrobo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Algarrobo.

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, but it’s a mixed bag with the wind. The water is sitting at 54°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want the thick rubber.

The first real chance to get wet kicks off Monday afternoon, the 13th. There’s a 8ft W swell, but it’s a bit lumpy with a cross breeze. The combined energy is strong (3612), but the conditions are only marginal. Not the best start.

Tuesday the 14th looks much cleaner. The morning has a 10ft swell from the WSW (2832 energy) with a cross-offshore NNE breeze, and the afternoon drops to 8ft but stays clean. This is where the experienced surfers will have a ball – that’s the standout for the early part of the week. The wind is gentle and the waves have some punch.

Wednesday the 15th drops off significantly. The morning is small (4ft) and the wind picks up, so it’s not worth your time. The afternoon perks up a little with a 4ft WNW swell and a light air, but it’s nothing special.

Thursday the 16th is a write-off. Strong winds and a messy, short-period NW swell make for poor conditions. The combined energy drops right off.

Friday the 17th is a no-go as well. Gale-force winds from the north are blowing through, and the surf is poor despite a couple of bigger pulses. Saturday the 18th has some size again (8ft) but the wind is still messy, so it’s a marginal call.

The 19th and 20th are a washout with heavy rain and strong winds, so you can sit those out.

After a lull, things start to look up again on the 22nd. The afternoon has a 4ft W swell with light offshore winds, which is a good sign for a clean little session.

Now, here’s the real standout for the whole outlook – Sunday the 26th.
The morning at Algarrobo is looking absolutely pristine. We’ve got a 8ft WSW groundswell with a 14-second period and a combined energy of 2803. The wind is glassy. That’s as good as it gets for a clean, powerful wave. The swell direction is perfect for the spot. This is a day for the experts, as it’s on the bigger side, but the conditions will be epic. The afternoon pushes up to 10ft but the wind swings around a bit.

The following Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th keep the size up (8ft to 12ft) with lots of energy, but the wind turns more onshore, so the quality drops. Still, there’s plenty of water moving around if you’re desperate.

So, the call is simple: Tuesday the 14th for the first big, clean swell, and Sunday the 26th for the absolute gem of the forecast. Mark it on the calendar.

Rusty.

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