Surf Forecasts:
Algarrobo surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,956 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period with SW 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Algarrobo in the next 16 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) 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 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Algarrobo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, I’ve had a good look at the charts for Algarrobo, and I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a pretty grim run for the next couple of weeks. There’s a real gap of decent surf here, and honestly, the first few days aren’t worth paddling out for. We’re looking at Thursday and Friday with nothing but poor surf conditions and cross-onshore winds making a mess of things. The swell is there, but it’s just not working for us.
The first real glimmer of hope, and I mean a glimmer, shows up on Sunday the 6th. Algarrobo gets a little relief. The wind, for the first time, goes onshore but it’s a light breeze, so it’s not a total write-off. We’ve got a 5ft to 5ft SW groundswell with a long period around 14 to 15 seconds, which is proper energy for a reef setup. The combined energy is moderate (1079 to 1077). The water is about 58°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the best we’ve got. The break is very consistent, and the optimum swell direction is SW, so it’s hitting it right. Keep your expectations low, but it’s a session for the keen.
After that, it’s back to the same old story. Monday the 7th through to the end of the run is a mix of poor and marginal surf, with cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. The swell sticks around, but the wind is just never our friend. There’s a pulse of bigger swell on the 11th and 12th, with waves up to 8ft, but the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a lumpy, messy affair. Too big for beginners, and only really for the experts in the packs.
The real kicker is that the winds just don’t clean up. It’s a long stretch of nothing special. If you’re desperate, Sunday morning the 6th is your only real shot, but don’t expect a classic. Otherwise, it’s a blank run for the area. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d be checking the kite gear.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 298 | 1956 | 1648 | 506 | 437 | 493 | 376 | 614 | 595 | 903 | 1077 | 874 | 676 | 716 | 495 | 437 | 326 | 248 | 401 | 456 | 295 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:15PM0.86m | 3:00AM1.19m | 3:32PM0.75m | 4:22AM1.19m | 5:24PM0.71m | 5:51AM1.23m | 6:59PM0.76m | 7:05AM1.32m | 8:01PM0.85m | 8:04AM1.41m | 8:48PM0.96m | 8:52AM1.48m | 9:28PM1.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:34AM0.34m | 8:04PM0.32m | 10:04AM0.39m | 9:09PM0.39m | 11:50AM0.36m | 10:44PM0.42m | 1:11PM0.26m | 1:16AM0.37m | 2:07PM0.16m | 1:26AM0.28m | 2:51PM0.07m | 2:22AM0.18m | 3:30PM0.00m | 3:11AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | — | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 9 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 222 | — | 1648 | 506 | 414 | 493 | 247 | 614 | 246 | 903 | 1077 | 874 | 676 | 716 | 495 | 437 | 326 | 52 | 401 | 456 | 295 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | — | — | WSW 13 | SW 23 | WSW 13 | SW 19 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 12 | SW 6 | NW 12 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 298 | — | — | 362 | 21 | 286 | 376 | 184 | 595 | 176 | — | — | — | — | 72 | 124 | 117 | 248 | 51 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | WSW 19 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 19 | — | W 14 | WSW 16 | NW 13 | — | NW 12 |
| kJ | 237 | — | — | — | — | 160 | 241 | — | 209 | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | — | 4 | 146 | 7 | — | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 15 | — | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | SW 9 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 5 | — | — | SW 5 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 237 | 1956 | — | 322 | 437 | — | 367 | 437 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 23 | 36 | 49 | — | — | 29 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 443 | 20 | 42 | 469 | 20 | 127 | 308 | 14 | 133 | 308 | 14 | 14 | 29 | 14 | 127 | 29 | 14 | 357 | 1099 | 0 |
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