Surf Forecasts:
Algarrobo surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, WSW swell with 1,071 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with W 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 (Sep 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Algarrobo in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 24th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Algarrobo over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | SW 6 | W 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 190 | 212 | 451 | 439 | 1045 | 653 | 551 | 1071 | 591 | 281 | 123 | 96 | 41 | 299 | 569 | 636 | 669 | 1008 | 831 | 620 | 476 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:36PM0.66m | 6:34AM1.04m | 8:09PM0.71m | 7:45AM1.10m | 8:52PM0.78m | 8:34AM1.17m | 9:23PM0.86m | 9:13AM1.23m | 9:51PM0.95m | 9:47AM1.28m | 10:18PM1.05m | 10:20AM1.31m | 10:46PM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:54PM0.44m | 11:21PM0.55m | 2:08PM0.38m | 1:00AM0.52m | 2:53PM0.31m | 2:03AM0.45m | 3:25PM0.24m | 2:49AM0.36m | 3:52PM0.17m | 3:28AM0.28m | 4:18PM0.12m | 4:04AM0.20m | 4:42PM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 18 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | SW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 190 | 212 | 451 | 439 | 1045 | 653 | 551 | 6 | 591 | 281 | 123 | 96 | 35 | 299 | 569 | 636 | 669 | 1008 | 831 | 620 | 476 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | W 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | — | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | SW 21 | WSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 15 | W 14 |
| kJ | 26 | 146 | 3 | 7 | 7 | — | 475 | 184 | 90 | 36 | 39 | 64 | 41 | 62 | 17 | 37 | 56 | 80 | 68 | 163 | 250 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 15 | W 12 | W 20 | W 18 | — | — | — | W 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 16 | SW 12 | SW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 15 | NW 15 | W 18 | W 16 | SW 16 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 12 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | 6 | 44 | 43 | 5 | 35 | 31 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 46 | 89 | 38 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | WSW 10 | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | SW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | 28 | 38 | — | — | — | 1071 | — | — | 104 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 78 | 31 | 31 | 39 | 20 | 20 | 443 | 41 | 14 | 443 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
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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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