Algarrobo Surf Break

Algarrobo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 33.27° S 71.68° W

Issued: 7 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Algarrobo sea temperature is
12.4° C

1.3°C colder than average for this time of year

Algarrobo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Algarrobo surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,953 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 21s period with SW swell.

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 Friday (Jul 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Algarrobo in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 3rd Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 21s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 4th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 17s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 5th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here, let’s get into it. The surf is gonna be a mixed bag for Algarrobo over the next couple of weeks, so we gotta pick our moments. This is a very consistent reef and pier setup, so it’s always ticking over, but the wind and energy will be the big players here.

We start off on Thursday morning, July 2nd, with some solid 6ft SW groundswell rolling in (13-second period). The combined wave energy is strong at (1137), but the morning starts with a light cross breeze and we have to deal with a water temp that’s sitting a touch cooler than usual for this time of year at 54°. Things get a bit choppy by the afternoon, so the morning is the better look, but it’s still a bit messy.

Friday the 3rd is pretty weak, with the swell dropping to 3ft and even 1ft in the afternoon. Not much to get excited about. Saturday the 4th sees a new pulse, with the morning offering 3ft clean surf from the NNE cross-offshore breeze. The swell period jumps to 19 seconds – that’s a long-period, old-man groundswell. It’ll wrap in nicely here and give some proper shape, with a moderate energy reading (741). The afternoon pushes up to 4ft, but with moderate rain around, it’s not a total washout.

Now, Sunday the 5th is the first absolute standout. The morning is where it’s at. We’re looking at 6ft of SW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind goes glassy calm – dead flat. The wave energy is pumping at (1967). That is a proper session for experienced surfers. This reef handles that long-period swell beautifully, so expect clean, lined-up sets. The water is still a bit chilly, but you won’t care. The afternoon gets a bit choppy as the southerly picks up, so hit it early.

Monday the 6th holds some leftover 6ft swell, but the cross-shore wind keeps it from being perfect. It’s rideable for the keen ones. Tuesday the 7th is a real drop-off, with the swell shrinking and the wind messy. Wednesday the 8th is a bit better with 4ft and a clean cross breeze, but it’s nothing special.

Then, Thursday the 9th is our second proper standout. Mark it down. Both the morning and afternoon sessions are looking excellent. The swell is 6ft, now from the W, with a 12-second period. The wind goes light cross-off in the morning and glassy in the afternoon. This is a solid intermediate-to-expert session with strong wave energy (1420). The water might be a bit cooler, but the conditions are pristine. Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th see the wind turning against us, making things choppy, and the swell wanders off.

There’s a big gap of poor conditions from the 10th through the 13th. The swell gets small, and the wind is mostly cross-onshore. Not worth paddling out.

Now, look ahead to Tuesday the 14th. The morning brings a punchy 6ft W swell with a cross breeze and strong energy (1888). But the real magic is Tuesday afternoon – 5ft SW swell, glassy conditions, and massive energy (1933). That is another glassy, clean window for experienced folks. After that, the 15th and 16th get blown out by strong southerly winds, with the swell getting too big and wild. By the 16th and 17th we’re looking at 10ft+ waves and fresh winds – that’s more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session, honestly.

So, the two days to pencil in are Sunday the 5th morning and Thursday the 9th (both sessions). They’re the real deal. Remember, with long-period swells like this, the sets can be a bit gappy, but the shape will be worth the wait at this reef. Keep an eye on the wind; when it’s glassy or cross-offshore here, it’s heaven. If you're heading out on the other days, you’ll be fighting the chop. Stay safe and pick your windows.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
2
1
1
3
2
3
4
4
1
3
3
1
2
1
0
3
3
3
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.4
SW
22
0.6
SW
20
0.9
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.8
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
2
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.7
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1137
878
529
187
120
328
540
1124
1692
1852
1953
1742
1326
1108
813
506
410
793
820
767
861
Wind (km/h)
10
S
20
SSW
10
S
5
SSW
10
SW
10
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
10
NE
5
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
10
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
S
5
N
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
High Tide
11:54AM1.38m
00:28AM0.85m
12:29PM1.35m
1:06AM0.86m
1:03PM1.29m
1:46AM0.88m
1:38PM1.22m
2:29AM0.91m
2:17PM1.13m
3:18AM0.95m
3:04PM1.04m
4:13AM1.02m
4:04PM0.94m
Low Tide
6:43PM0.16m
5:50AM0.28m
7:17PM0.17m
6:28AM0.32m
7:51PM0.19m
7:10AM0.36m
8:24PM0.22m
7:59AM0.41m
9:00PM0.24m
9:02AM0.45m
9:40PM0.26m
10:20AM0.46m
10:29PM0.29m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
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7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
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5:50
5:51
5:51
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
 mm
8
4
Temp °C
10
11
9
10
11
9
12
12
12
14
15
12
15
17
14
16
19
15
14
15
16
Feels °C
6
6
5
8
8
7
7
8
9
12
12
9
10
11
10
11
14
11
10
11
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
20
0.9
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.8
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
2
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SW
16
1.5
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
12
Energy kJ
1137
878
529
187
101
328
540
1124
1692
1852
1953
1742
1326
1108
813
506
410
793
569
438
861
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
26
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
W
7
1.1
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
8
1
W
8
0.8
W
7
0.6
SSW
5
0.5
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.6
SW
16
0.9
WSW
12
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
Energy kJ
26
89
64
130
34
121
186
115
64
14
13
20
9
163
250
820
767
676
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.3
SW
24
0.4
SW
22
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.4
WNW
7
0.1
W
13
0.3
WSW
13
0.5
SW
4
Energy kJ
2
87
120
89
167
15
3
31
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.4
WSW
6
0.9
W
7
0.8
SW
4
0.6
SW
5
Energy kJ
2
14
83
19
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
1
3
3
3
3
4
4
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
Distance (km)
14
443
14
14
127
0
15
31
0
0
20
14
14
29
14
14
41
14
14
14
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
3
7
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
9
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
6
9
8
6
6
7
9
7
7
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).

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