Algarrobo Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.27° S 71.68° W

Algarrobo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Algarrobo sea temperature is
12.3° C
1.3° 

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


Algarrobo surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 4,503 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Algarrobo in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 15th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 15th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 14th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


Hey, Rusty here. Let’s break down the Algarrobo forecast over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got some energy coming, but the wind is going to be a factor. Water temp is 54°F, and it’s running about 2°F colder than average for this time of year, so you’re gonna want the thick wetsuit.

Thursday afternoon, July 9th, we see the first pulse – a 6ft SW swell, but it’s got a light cross-onshore breeze on it. Choppy and just okay. Not worth a trip. Friday the 10th is smaller and cross-shore. Still no good.

Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th are a loss. Stronger cross-onshore winds and poor surf.

Monday the 13th of July is where it gets interesting. A 4ft W groundswell with a long 20 second period rolls in. That’s a lot of energy (combined energy of 1385). The morning has light cross-shore winds and some shape. By afternoon, the swell bumps to 7ft and the wind turns cross-onshore, making it messy.

Tuesday the 14th brings a big 10ft WSW swell with an energy reading of 3565. That’s serious power. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it might be rideable for the experienced. But at that size, and with a 14 second period, it’s going to be a lumpy, heavy beast. Experts only.

Wednesday the 15th of July is the absolute standout. Both morning and afternoon are glassy – no wind. The swell is a clean 6ft from the WSW in the morning and 5ft in the afternoon, with an 11 second period. This is the day. Algarrobo will be clean, lined up, and perfect. Paddle out.

After Wednesday, the wind turns. Thursday the 16th is offshore but too strong and the swell drops. Then Friday the 17th of July we get a massive 13ft NW pulse with a near-gale force offshore wind out of the north at 31 mph. The energy is huge (3534), but it’s going to be wild and clean. That setup will be more for the kite surfers than paddle surfers.

Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th see the size drop. The best of that is Sunday morning the 19th. A 5ft W swell with light offshore winds from the SE. Clean, light, and workable. A good session.

From Monday the 20th onward, it’s a slow decline. Small W swells and onshore or cross-shore winds. The last decent pulse is Saturday the 24th. That 5ft W swell is blown out by 15-20 mph onshore wind. Choppy.

So here’s the take: Wednesday the 15th of July is your golden ticket. Glassy water with a solid 5-6ft WSW swell. That’s the one. Sunday the 19th morning is a reliable backup with clean offshore winds and a 5ft W swell. The big stuff on the 14th and 17th is for the brave and the kites.

Keep watching the charts, because that Wednesday session is the kind of day we dream about.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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13
1.6
SW
14
1.3
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13
1.1
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13
1.1
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13
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
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13
1
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13
0.7
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14
1
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13
1.1
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20
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18
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15
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14
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13
2.5
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
10
0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1102
938
569
437
424
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514
412
342
200
336
919
2456
4503
3565
2789
1751
868
571
235
161
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
S
10
S
15
S
15
SSW
15
S
10
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15
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15
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10
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High Tide
5:18PM0.87m
6:18AM1.21m
6:40PM0.83m
7:20AM1.33m
7:54PM0.84m
8:18AM1.45m
8:57PM0.87m
9:13AM1.56m
9:52PM0.91m
10:04AM1.64m
10:43PM0.95m
10:53AM1.66m
11:31PM0.99m
11:41AM1.63m
Low Tide
11:26PM0.29m
1:08PM0.34m
00:28AM0.28m
2:15PM0.23m
1:29AM0.24m
3:13PM0.12m
2:27AM0.18m
4:06PM0.03m
3:21AM0.12m
4:54PM-0.03m
4:13AM0.08m
5:40PM-0.06m
5:04AM0.07m
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Feels °C
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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.

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