Algarrobo surf break

Algarrobo surfForecast / Santiago / Chile

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Algarrobo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Algarrobo sea temperature is
12.1° C
(Which is 2.9°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Algarrobo this week:

The surf forecast for Algarrobo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Algarrobo in the next 16 days are 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 5th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 5th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 7th May)7ft (2.1m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Algarrobo over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
3
0
3
0
2
1
0
1
1
1
4
3
2
3
3
4
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.3
WSW
11
1.7
W
10
1.5
SW
19
2
SW
18
2.1
SW
17
1.9
SW
16
1.7
SW
16
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.5
SW
16
1.6
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.1
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1548
1039
578
392
561
1643
2429
2465
1852
1366
911
659
1060
988
1672
1346
921
558
1418
1083
834
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
15
NNW
15
NNE
30
N
5
WNW
20
S
20
S
35
SSW
25
S
30
S
40
S
25
S
20
S
15
S
5
ENE
5
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
5
SW
5
SW
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
12:23PM1.30m
1:00AM0.78m
1:06PM1.23m
1:50AM0.72m
1:54PM1.17m
2:54AM0.69m
2:49PM1.12m
4:13AM0.69m
3:51PM1.08m
5:27AM0.74m
4:53PM1.07m
6:21AM0.83m
5:52PM1.07m
Low Tide
7:19PM0.26m
6:15AM0.38m
8:13PM0.32m
6:53AM0.44m
9:16PM0.35m
7:41AM0.49m
10:23PM0.35m
8:53AM0.53m
11:21PM0.33m
10:23AM0.54m
00:06AM0.28m
11:43AM0.50m
00:43AM0.23m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:26
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6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
5:59
5:58
5:58
2
7
1
Temp °C
16
17
15
16
16
13
13
15
13
15
18
14
14
16
14
17
17
16
18
18
16
15
15
13
11
13
9
9
9
7
8
11
8
10
12
13
15
14
13
15
16
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.3
WSW
11
1.7
W
10
1.9
SW
10
2
SW
18
2.1
SW
17
1.9
SW
16
1.7
SW
16
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.5
SW
16
1.6
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.3
SW
10
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
Energy kJ
1548
1039
578
392
561
706
2429
2465
1852
1366
911
659
1060
988
1672
1346
921
341
1418
1083
834
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
20
0.2
WSW
20
0.5
SW
18
0.9
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.5
W
13
1.8
SW
10
0.6
W
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
16
0.1
NW
16
1.4
SW
8
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
19
0.1
NW
15
0.6
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.2
WNW
18
0.2
WNW
14
0.4
NW
16
Energy kJ
15
37
155
232
273
712
602
82
17
25
25
10
247
21
37
8
214
558
31
18
66
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1.5
SW
19
0.9
W
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
NW
19
0.2
WNW
14
0.7
WSW
13
0.2
WNW
14
0.1
NW
18
0.3
WSW
12
Energy kJ
14
14
322
432
1643
203
17
17
6
6
6
9
6
21
15
19
168
18
12
29
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
3
1
NNW
5
1.9
SW
10
1.9
SW
8
2
SW
8
2
SW
8
1.5
SW
7
1.7
SW
9
Energy kJ
3
40
660
505
515
482
216
461
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
5
1
2
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
Distance (km)
101
39
21
169
20
308
20
443
308
329
329
127
42
29
0
14
14
14
14
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
6
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
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Information about the Algarrobo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Algarrobo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Algarrobo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Algarrobo surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Algarrobo) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Algarrobo may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Algarrobo is 21 km (13 miles) from the city of Valparaiso. If you plan a holiday in Santiago, look for hotels and other accommodation in Valparaiso. Valparaiso has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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