Algarrobo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a 16-day window for the Algarrobo area, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The first few days are a tough slog, with some small, messy swell and strong onshore winds. The real standout is a solid pulse of swell that arrives on the 23rd of July, which looks like the best bet for experienced surfers. There’s also a promising, glassy window on the morning of the 19th of July that’s worth a look for cleaner conditions.

The first real opportunity comes on the morning of the 19th of July. Algarrobo is looking clean with glassy conditions, a 4ft swell from the WNW, and a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (541), and the offshore wind from the ENE will have it looking tidy. The crowds are sometimes an issue here, so you might get a few heads out, but this is a solid, clean option.

The real standout, though, is the 23rd of July. Thursday morning will see a 7ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 10 seconds and a combined energy of 1004 – that’s strong. The wind is light from the N, keeping it clean. This is big, powerful surf, definitely for experienced surfers only. The afternoon sees it bump up to 8ft and a 12-second period, with a massive 1586 energy reading, but the wind shifts to a light cross-shore, so the morning is the cleaner pick.

Late in the window, on the 30th of July, Thursday morning is looking promising again. Glassy conditions with a 5ft swell from the W, an 11-second period, and moderate energy (591). This is a clean, well-shaped swell that could offer some good rides.

The rest of the period is a mix of average to poor conditions. The 15th and 16th of July have small, messy swell with strong winds, and the 17th is a washout with heavy rain. The 21st of July is blown out with near-gale force winds. The 22nd of July has a brief glassy window in the afternoon with a 5ft swell, but the morning is messy. The 24th to the 28th of July are mostly average, with onshore winds and mediocre swell. The 29th of July has a very large 8ft swell from the W, but with a cross-shore wind, it’s a lot of power but not the cleanest conditions.

In a nutshell, if you’re an experienced surfer, lock in the morning of the 23rd of July. For a cleaner, smaller session, the 19th of July morning or the 30th of July morning are your best bets.

Stay safe out there.
Rusty

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