Surf Forecasts:
Algarrobo surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 2,303 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Algarrobo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, checking the charts for Algarrobo. The water’s about 55°F, which is normal for this time of year—no surprises there.
We’ve got a slow start, with a couple of days of flatness before anything really kicks in. The first decent session looks like Saturday the 25th in the morning. It’s a small 3ft swell from the WSW, with a long 16-second period and glassy conditions. It’s tiny, but it’ll be clean and smooth—good for a longboard. The wave energy is moderate (587).
Then Sunday the 26th is a bit of a hidden gem. The swell is tiny at 2ft, but the period is a very long 18 seconds, with light cross-off winds from the north. The energy is moderate (691), and the surface will be clean. It’s not big, but it’s a solid, clean option.
The big standout is Monday the 28th. The morning brings a solid 7ft groundswell from the WSW at 12 seconds, with light cross-off winds from the NNW. The face will be clean, and the energy is strong (1524). That’s a powerful wave for experienced surfers only—not for the faint of heart. The reef and pier setup at Algarrobo should handle that long-period swell well.
Then Saturday the 1st of August is another banger. Morning shows 8ft from the west at 12 seconds, with glassy conditions. The energy is very strong (1850). That’s a big, clean wave for experts. The afternoon stays glassy at 7ft. If you’ve got the chops, this is the one.
The second week gets a bit rougher. Tuesday the 5th has an 8ft WSW swell, but the wind picks up cross-onshore, making it choppy. After that, the swell fades and the wind stays onshore, so the quality drops off into the following weekend.
Best bets: Monday the 28th and Saturday the 1st of August. Solid, clean groundswell at the reef. Go get it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | W 16 | W 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 835 | 723 | 392 | 291 | 228 | 366 | 270 | 252 | 193 | 561 | 2234 | 1794 | 1382 | 834 | 800 | 389 | 302 | 251 | 246 | 138 | 329 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 7:28PM0.74m | 7:44AM1.19m | 8:27PM0.77m | 8:31AM1.25m | 9:11PM0.80m | 9:12AM1.31m | 9:47PM0.84m | 9:49AM1.37m | 10:20PM0.88m | 10:24AM1.41m | 10:52PM0.91m | 10:57AM1.42m | 11:24PM0.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:52PM0.39m | 00:50AM0.42m | 2:45PM0.32m | 1:44AM0.39m | 3:26PM0.26m | 2:30AM0.34m | 4:02PM0.20m | 3:10AM0.28m | 4:35PM0.16m | 3:47AM0.24m | 5:07PM0.12m | 4:23AM0.20m | 5:37PM0.11m | 4:57AM0.19m | |||||||
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 | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — |
 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 835 | 723 | 392 | 247 | 196 | 154 | 226 | 212 | 143 | 561 | 2234 | 1794 | 1382 | 834 | 800 | 389 | 302 | 251 | 246 | 138 | 329 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | SW 21 | SW 9 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | SW 11 | NW 16 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 8 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 30 | 112 | 65 | 291 | 228 | 366 | 195 | 176 | 129 | 246 | 32 | 10 | 142 | 139 | 48 | 140 | 154 | 56 | 46 | 17 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 22 | W 18 | W 16 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 9 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | W 16 | SW 12 | NW 16 | — | — | — | W 16 | SW 8 | NW 14 | SW 4 | SW 15 | W 13 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 45 | 57 | 135 | 49 | 23 | 21 | 270 | 252 | 193 | 36 | 10 | — | — | — | 5 | 48 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | NNW 2 | N 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 78 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
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