Algarrobo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s break down what’s brewing for Algarrobo. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, so you can give the board a rest for a bit. We’re looking at a gap of about 3 or 4 days until the ocean wakes up.

From Friday afternoon the 10th through the weekend, we’ve got weak swell running about 2 to 4 feet, out of the SW with a period of 13 to 14 seconds. That’s a nice long-period groundswell, but the cross-onshore wind is chopping it all up. Water temp is about 53.4°F, so a little colder than usual for this time of year; you’ll want the steamer.

Things get moving on Monday the 13th. Monday morning brings a solid 5-foot W swell with a very long 19-second period. That’s a ton of energy (2228), and it builds through the afternoon into an 8-foot WSW swell. The cross-onshore wind is still a problem though, so it'll be bumpy. Tuesday the 14th has the size, with a 10-foot SW swell on Tuesday morning, but with the cross wind and the period dropping to 13 seconds, it’s going to be a real handful.

The pick of the first week looks to be Wednesday morning the 15th. The swell drops back to a clean 5-foot groundswell from the WSW (11-second period), but the wind is going light and, more importantly, it’s a cross-offshore north wind. That’s going to polish it right up. The energy is still moderate (697), but the clean faces will make it a good session for the competent surfers. For the more advanced crew, circle Sunday the 19th on the calendar. Sunday morning is showing a 5-foot SW swell (1051 energy) with a light cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions. It’s rating as excellent for experienced surfers. Crowds can be a thing at Algarrobo, so plan accordingly. Being a reef and pier, that long period groundswell should connect up well.

After that, the week starting the 21st gets smaller and more inconsistent as the winds shift around. By Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th the swell is down to small stuff, under 3 feet. Friday the 24th morning goes glassy and calm, but we’re talking tiny 1-foot waves with a very long 18-second period. There's hardly any energy there (183). It’s a glassy ocean, but not much more than a paddle.

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