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
11.7° C
(Which is 3.4°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 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Algarrobo in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 5th May)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 6th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s
Most Powerful11AM (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 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon).

Sun
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
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
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
1
1
2
0
1
0
0
2
2
3
4
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
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
1.5
SW
12
1.5
WSW
11
0.8
SW
16
1.5
SW
19
1.9
SW
18
1.9
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
2.3
SW
9
2.5
SW
10
2.3
SW
10
1.4
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
383
1011
2873
2603
2067
1548
1197
614
553
371
1643
2241
2140
1707
1265
944
1300
1112
765
1788
1479
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
N
15
N
15
NNW
15
SSW
20
S
35
S
25
S
30
S
35
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
10
SW
5
NNE
10
SSW
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
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
3:51PM1.08m
5:27AM0.74m
Low Tide
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
11:21PM0.33m
10:23AM0.54m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
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6:04
6:02
6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
5:59
5:58
1
8
Temp °C
17
16
17
17
15
17
18
17
18
18
15
14
16
16
14
15
13
16
16
14
16
12
13
14
15
14
15
16
16
15
15
14
11
12
12
7
7
7
12
13
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
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
1.5
SW
12
1.5
WSW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.5
SW
19
2.1
WSW
10
1.9
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
2.5
SW
10
2.3
SW
10
1.9
SW
10
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
383
1011
2873
2603
2067
1548
1197
614
553
309
1643
815
2140
1707
1265
757
1300
1112
745
1788
1479
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
12
0.8
SW
11
0.4
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
11
0.1
SW
20
0.2
WSW
20
0.5
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
1
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.9
SW
18
0.3
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.5
WSW
17
1.4
SW
14
0.2
WNW
19
0.1
NW
15
Energy kJ
25
140
45
17
5
15
37
155
318
184
271
2241
28
17
25
25
258
162
765
37
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
16
0.5
WSW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
16
0.1
SW
20
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
14
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
11
0.3
NW
13
0.2
WNW
18
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
NW
19
Energy kJ
20
83
5
5
10
15
14
14
41
371
165
28
31
17
6
6
6
9
21
21
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
11
2.1
SW
10
2.1
SW
9
2
SW
9
2.3
SW
9
Energy kJ
213
784
731
636
944
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
1
4
4
4
2
4
3
3
4
3
Distance (km)
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
0
39
39
29
20
1281
308
1281
443
41
14
14
0
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
8
7
5
4
5
9
5
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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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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