Algarrobo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s ahead for Algarrobo. It’s a mixed bag, but there are a couple of moments that’ll get us out of bed.

The coming days are mostly a write-off for quality surf. The wind is a persistent problem, with a cross or cross-onshore breeze and a chop that’ll mess up even the bigger swells. Sunday the 9th kicks off with a solid 8ft SW swell (13 seconds) but that 12 mph southerly crosswind makes it a messy, marginal affair. The combined energy is strong at 2810, but it’s wasted on choppy conditions. Monday and Tuesday stay onshore and choppy, with the swell dropping from 7ft to 4ft. The water here is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 58°.

Wednesday morning the 12th is tiny, only 2ft, and still cross-onshore. Not worth paddling out.

Now, Thursday the 13th morning is our first real glimmer of hope. The wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a 4ft WSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 733. The swell direction matches the optimum SW direction pretty well. This is a clean, glassy morning – perfect for a reef/pier setup like Algarrobo. It’s a standout for the first week. Expect some crowd, though, as it’s a spot that can get busy.

Friday the 14th stays small, around 3ft, but with glassy conditions again, it’ll be a fun, clean session for the longboard or a small board.

Saturday the 15th sees a bigger pulse of 7ft W swell (12 seconds), but the wind swings cross-onshore, so it’s back to a messy, marginal look. That’s a shame – the combined energy is a solid 1382.

The second week is where things get interesting. The big standout comes on Wednesday the 19th. We’ve got a 6ft WSW groundswell with a very long 15-second period, and the wind is glassy all day. The combined energy is strong at 1413. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The long period will make for clean, powerful lines at the reef, but it can be a bit tricky for beginners – over 5ft and well over 8ft for the experts? No, it’s 6ft, so it’s in that intermediate-to-expert zone. The glassy wind is a major positive. Tuesday afternoon the 18th also offers a clean, cross-off window with a 5ft SW swell, but the 19th is the real prize.

The tail end of the forecast from the 20th onward looks poor again, with onshore winds and choppy, surf. There’s a long gap of poor surf from the 20th through the 24th, with only marginal conditions on Monday the 24th morning.

Rusty out.

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