
Surf Forecasts:
Algarrobo surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SW swell with 1,100 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s 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 (Aug 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Algarrobo in the next 16 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Algarrobo over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1100 | 695 | 469 | 293 | 120 | 205 | 352 | 634 | 715 | 530 | 431 | 232 | 225 | 198 | 723 | 577 | 476 | 313 | 281 | 223 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 8:57PM0.88m | 9:06AM1.54m | 9:44PM0.96m | 9:53AM1.60m | 10:28PM1.04m | 10:37AM1.61m | 11:09PM1.11m | 11:19AM1.55m | 11:50PM1.16m | 12:00PM1.45m | 00:30AM1.19m | 12:39PM1.30m | 1:11AM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:09PM0.10m | 2:24AM0.18m | 3:54PM0.01m | 3:17AM0.10m | 4:35PM-0.05m | 4:06AM0.05m | 5:13PM-0.06m | 4:53AM0.04m | 5:50PM-0.04m | 5:39AM0.07m | 6:25PM0.01m | 6:26AM0.13m | 6:58PM0.09m | |||||||
— | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 9 | WSW 13 | SW 8 |
1100 | 695 | 469 | 293 | 119 | 54 | 352 | 634 | 715 | 530 | 431 | 232 | 180 | 171 | 723 | 577 | 320 | 172 | 281 | 223 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 14 | WSW 19 | WSW 14 | SW 5 | SW 9 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | W 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 14 | W 8 | W 9 | SW 12 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 120 | 205 | 107 | 14 | 36 | 18 | 6 | 21 | 225 | 198 | 108 | 436 | 476 | 98 | 55 | 147 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | WSW 13 | SW 10 | SW 9 | — | NW 13 | SSW 9 | NW 12 | SW 5 | W 15 | — | NW 11 | NW 11 | WSW 13 | W 18 | WSW 16 |
— | — | — | — | 40 | 70 | 46 | 22 | — | 7 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 39 | — | 5 | 5 | 313 | 25 | 196 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | — |
— | — | — | 4 | 25 | 24 | 26 | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 174 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 14 | 14 | 127 | 20 | 20 | 251 | 0 | 31 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
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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.











