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
12.7° C
(Which is 2.0°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 Tuesday (May 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Algarrobo in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 19th May)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 19th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 23rd May)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
1
3
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.9
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
15
1.4
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
380
591
648
411
459
466
418
314
236
200
103
137
127
255
430
752
765
606
476
359
147
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
S
5
WSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
SW
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
0
SW
5
NW
10
W
0
NE
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
11:50PM0.94m
12:02PM1.60m
00:46AM0.89m
12:58PM1.53m
1:49AM0.84m
1:57PM1.44m
2:59AM0.83m
3:01PM1.34m
4:14AM0.85m
4:07PM1.24m
5:26AM0.92m
5:15PM1.15m
6:27AM1.01m
Low Tide
6:00PM-0.01m
5:19AM0.14m
6:58PM0.02m
6:10AM0.20m
7:59PM0.07m
7:09AM0.27m
9:04PM0.11m
8:17AM0.34m
10:09PM0.15m
9:37AM0.40m
11:09PM0.16m
11:02AM0.41m
00:02AM0.17m
12:18PM0.39m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:51
5:51
5:50
5:50
5:49
Temp °C
16
14
16
17
14
15
16
14
15
16
13
16
17
13
14
15
12
13
14
13
15
13
11
13
14
11
13
14
13
13
14
13
14
14
12
13
14
12
11
11
10
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.8
SW
15
0.9
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
15
1.4
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
12
Energy kJ
380
591
648
411
459
466
418
314
236
200
103
137
83
255
430
752
765
606
476
359
147
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
10
0.4
NW
15
0.3
W
11
0.3
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.3
SW
15
0.3
W
9
0.6
SW
9
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.3
WSW
18
0.6
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
NW
12
0.4
NW
16
0.3
WNW
16
0.3
NW
12
0.7
SW
12
Energy kJ
157
54
21
21
18
45
45
44
34
14
47
130
127
62
131
12
24
66
51
22
139
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
15
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.2
WNW
16
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WNW
16
0.4
NW
15
Energy kJ
54
14
21
18
45
17
17
15
14
14
81
39
42
26
27
27
26
22
22
25
55
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
3
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
4
8
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
14
14
0
14
0
0
50
0
39
134
14
14
14
0
14
63
0
14
20
14
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
5
7
9
5
4
4
5
6
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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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