Algarrobo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got a good look at what’s coming down the line for Algarrobo. This is a reef and pier setup, and it’s a very consistent spot, so even when things are quiet, you know it won’t be long before something turns up.

The water is sitting at a pretty standard 56°F for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start this week. The first real action kicks off on Sunday, the 27th of July. Monday morning is a bit of a write-off with light rain and a lumpy 6ft swell from the west, but by Monday afternoon, things pick up. We’ve got a solid 6ft west swell with a 12-second period, pushing moderate energy (857) and cross-offshore winds. It’s clean, and it’s a good one for experienced surfers.

Tuesday the 28th is the real standout in the first week. The morning brings a 8ft swell from the WSW, with a 12-second period and strong energy (1522). The wind is light and cross-off, keeping it clean. This is the kind of day where Algarrobo really shows its teeth. The afternoon is still solid at 7ft, but the morning is the session to aim for. It’s big enough that beginners should sit this one out.

We get a bit of a breather mid-week, but Wednesday the 29th morning is a gem. The swell drops to 4ft from the west, with a 12-second period and moderate energy (553), but the wind is glassy—dead calm from the SSE. That’s a major positive. It’ll be clean and fun for everyone.

The rest of the week is a bit messy with onshore winds and smaller surf, but hold on for the real prize.

Fast forward to Tuesday, the 4th of August. This is the one. The morning is exceptional. We’re looking at a 13ft swell from the WSW, with a 14-second period and massive energy (6903). The wind is completely calm, glassy. This is strictly for experts—over 8ft, it’s a beast. If you’re skilled and you’re in the water that morning, you’ll be talking about it for weeks.

The following week offers more solid groundswell, with Thursday the 6th of August standing out. Morning sees a 7ft swell from the SW, 14-second period, and strong energy (1588) with light cross-offshore winds. Clean and powerful. The afternoon holds up too, with 6ft and 13-second period. It’s a long-period groundswell, which means it’ll reel off nicely down the reef, but be aware of longer lulls between sets. That makes paddling out easier, though.

The very end of the forecast, Sunday the 9th of August, is another morning highlight. A 7ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period and massive energy (3559) under glassy conditions. That’s a dreamy combination for a reef break like this.

So, the best on offer: Tuesday the 28th of July for the big, clean power, and Tuesday the 4th of August for the absolute monster glassy session. The 9th of August is a promising, long-range call for a clean, long-period swell.

Rusty.

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