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 3.0°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 Monday (May 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 4th May)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 4th May)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 4th May)8ft (2.5m) 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 Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Sat
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
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
0
0
0
3
2
1
2
3
4
3
2
4
4
3
0
0
0
0
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.4
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
2
WSW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
0.9
SW
21
1.6
SW
19
2.1
SW
18
2.1
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SW
16
2.3
SW
14
2
SW
10
1.9
SW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
744
555
314
224
1011
2787
2603
2067
1548
1197
747
488
664
1985
2611
2523
1707
1384
2247
773
701
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
5
WSW
5
SSW
10
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
10
SE
10
SSW
35
SSW
25
S
20
S
25
S
15
SSE
5
W
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
High Tide
11:03PM0.97m
11:10AM1.38m
11:40PM0.91m
11:45AM1.35m
00:18AM0.85m
12:23PM1.30m
1:00AM0.78m
1:06PM1.23m
1:50AM0.72m
1:54PM1.17m
2:54AM0.69m
2:49PM1.12m
4:13AM0.69m
Low Tide
5:12PM0.14m
4:40AM0.24m
5:51PM0.16m
5:10AM0.28m
6:33PM0.21m
5:41AM0.33m
7:19PM0.26m
6:15AM0.38m
8:13PM0.32m
6:53AM0.44m
9:16PM0.35m
7:41AM0.49m
10:23PM0.35m
8:53AM0.53m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:22
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
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6:05
6:04
6:02
6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
5:59
1
1
Temp °C
17
13
17
17
15
17
17
14
17
17
17
16
16
15
15
14
12
12
15
13
16
12
10
13
13
13
15
15
12
16
15
15
12
14
14
14
9
7
7
9
9
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.4
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
2
WSW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.6
SW
19
2.2
WSW
9
2.1
SW
10
2
SW
10
1.7
SW
10
0.2
WNW
16
2
SW
10
1.9
SW
10
Energy kJ
744
555
314
224
1011
2787
2603
2067
1548
1197
747
488
320
1985
875
752
757
510
25
773
701
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
NW
12
0.8
SW
11
0.3
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
16
0.1
SW
20
0.2
WSW
20
0.5
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
21
1.2
W
9
2.1
SW
18
2.1
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SW
16
0.1
NW
12
1.1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
Energy kJ
21
42
21
25
140
28
17
10
15
37
155
318
664
230
2611
2523
1707
1384
6
453
231
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.2
W
16
0.5
WSW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
SW
20
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
SW
24
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
11
0.2
WNW
18
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
16
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
15
Energy kJ
14
23
23
20
83
5
5
5
15
14
21
142
427
194
31
17
17
25
6
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
7
1.2
SW
6
0.8
SW
6
0.8
SW
6
0.5
N
3
2.3
SW
14
Energy kJ
169
120
56
43
5
2247
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
3
3
Distance (km)
443
29
14
14
14
14
14
14
169
0
0
78
0
0
14
1334
41
42
443
14
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
8
8
6
5
4
7
7
6
5
5
7
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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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