Algarrobo surf break

Algarrobo surfForecast / Santiago / Chile

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Algarrobo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Algarrobo sea temperature is
12.1° C
(Which is 2.7°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 (May 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 13th May)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 16th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
2
0
1
4
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1.3
SW
8
1.6
SW
8
1.7
SW
8
2
SW
9
2.3
SW
10
1.3
SW
16
1.8
SW
10
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
248
232
380
286
251
407
352
282
224
311
392
636
1024
875
717
659
485
386
335
581
494
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
S
5
WSW
5
WSW
0
SE
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
20
S
15
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
5
SE
5
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:46PM1.08m
7:39AM1.10m
7:37PM1.09m
8:17AM1.25m
8:27PM1.09m
8:56AM1.40m
9:16PM1.08m
9:38AM1.51m
10:06PM1.05m
10:23AM1.59m
10:57PM1.00m
11:11AM1.62m
11:50PM0.94m
12:02PM1.60m
Low Tide
1:18AM0.19m
1:43PM0.32m
1:52AM0.14m
2:34PM0.20m
2:29AM0.11m
3:24PM0.10m
3:07AM0.09m
4:14PM0.03m
3:48AM0.09m
5:06PM-0.01m
4:32AM0.11m
6:00PM-0.01m
5:19AM0.14m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:28
7:30
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:57
5:55
5:54
5:54
5:53
5:52
5:52
5:52
Temp °C
13
12
15
15
15
18
17
15
17
16
13
14
13
13
16
16
14
17
17
14
17
11
11
14
13
14
15
13
11
13
12
9
9
7
11
13
12
11
15
14
11
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
1.3
SW
7
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
1.7
SW
8
0.8
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
2
SW
10
1.8
SW
10
1.6
SW
10
1.3
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
Energy kJ
248
232
380
286
251
407
352
174
144
92
392
370
822
784
717
551
399
204
204
581
494
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
8
0.6
WSW
15
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
15
0.6
SW
12
0.9
SW
8
0.4
NW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.2
WNW
12
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.4
NW
15
0.3
W
11
Energy kJ
31
142
84
84
114
109
44
282
79
130
248
209
14
875
542
659
485
386
335
54
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.3
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.4
SW
17
0.6
SW
8
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
NW
18
0.3
NW
13
0.3
WNW
16
0.3
WNW
16
0.1
NW
13
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
15
Energy kJ
66
25
6
74
49
44
44
44
44
72
14
12
26
51
51
7
21
54
14
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
8
1.3
SW
8
1.6
SW
8
2
SW
9
2.3
SW
10
Energy kJ
156
224
311
636
1024
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
4
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
20
14
0
20
0
14
14
14
14
42
14
308
1099
0
14
14
14
31
14
14
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
4
4
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
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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.

Algarrobo is 21 km (13 miles) from the city of Valparaiso. If you plan a holiday in Santiago, look for hotels and other accommodation in Valparaiso. Valparaiso has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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