Algarrobo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We got a bit of a slow start for Algarrobo, but once the surf kicks in mid-week and into the weekend, there’s some proper grunt on the way. The reef/pier handles a solid SW groundswell like a champ, and the water’s sitting at 56.7°F, which is pretty average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

Alright, Saturday the 15th we’re off and running. Light rain and a gentle N breeze making it cross-off at 9 mph, keeping it clean. Swell’s 5.6ft from the W with a period of 11 seconds, and there’s moderate wave energy pushing through (912). Expect very good surf, solid intermediate waves. The afternoon backs off a touch to 4.6ft, still clean and cross-off. This is a decent start.

Sunday the 16th is mostly crap. Morning drops to 3.0ft on a 13-second WSW groundswell, but the cross-shore wind from the SSE ruins it with ripples. Afternoon gets worse—S wind at 12 mph, onshore and choppy. A write-off.

Monday the 17th we get a redemption. Morning glass-off from the NE at 3 mph, dead offshore. Clean 3.3ft swell from the WSW, 14 seconds—long period, will line up well on the reef but might straighten out on a beach break, no worries here. Worth a paddle. Afternoon goes onshore, so stick to the morning.

Tuesday the 18th is frustrating. Solid 4.6ft from the SW, 12 seconds, moderate energy (909), but the S wind is 12 mph and cross, creating a chop. Afternoon gets cross-onshore and choppy. Not your day.

Now, Wednesday the 19th—this is the first real standout. Clear skies, 9 mph N wind cross-off, both morning and afternoon. Swell bumps to 5.9ft from the WSW, 15 seconds for the morning (very long period groundswell), strong wave energy (1698). Excellent surf for experienced surfers. If you’re intermediate and confident, go for it—this reef will handle that long-period power. Afternoon stays solid at 5.9ft, 14 seconds, still clean. This is the best of the first week.

Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st are a wash. Thursday has 5.6ft and 4.9ft, but S and SSW winds at 12–19 mph, cross-onshore, choppy and lumpy. Friday pumps 7.2ft to 7.9ft from the WSW with big energy (1983, 1939), but that strong SSW wind again makes it a mess. Kite surfers might dig the combo, but for us? No.

Saturday the 22nd stays poor—cross-onshore winds, choppy, dropping from 6.2ft to 4.3ft.

Sunday the 23rd returns to glass. Light air, glassy conditions. Only 3.3ft and 2.3ft from the SW at 9 seconds, very weak energy (188, 146). Surfable but ordinary.

Monday the 24th through Tuesday the 25th is tiny—1.3ft to 2.0ft, long periods (11 to 16 seconds) but too small to do much. Winds are strong cross-off, clean but no wave.

Wednesday the 26th brings a wallop—rain showers, 28 mph N wind, cross-off, 7.9ft to 8.2ft from the NW at 8 to 9 seconds. Short-period windswell with strong energy (1182, 1340). That kind of wind and short period makes for lumpy, stormy surf. Not recommended for paddle surfing.

Now, Thursday the 27th—this is the big one. Morning hits 8.2ft from the WNW, 11 seconds, light NE breeze cross-off, clean, with strong energy (1733). Excellent for experienced surfers. But the afternoon is a proper bomb—11.5ft from the W at 14 seconds, very long period, and massive wave energy (5441). That is big, powerful, and for experts only. If you’re a seasoned charger and the wind holds, this is a serious session. Crowds are possible at Algarrobo, so get in early.

Friday the 28th stays large. Morning 9.8ft from the W, 12 seconds, light ENE offshore at 6 mph, clean—another excellent window for experienced crew. Afternoon drops to 7.9ft, cross-off, still clean but starting to back off.

Saturday the 29th sees a cleaner 7.2ft from the WSW, 11 seconds, light NNW breeze causing a little cross-chop in the morning, but afternoon gets a 5.9ft swell with gentle N cross-off, clean, expect very good surf. Good for a session.

Sunday the 30th finishes the run with a glassy morning—6.2ft, 11 seconds, NNW light air, glassy and clean. Afternoon gets a light cross-onshore, still rideable. A solid way to wrap it up.

Bottom line: Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 27th are your standout calls. Wednesday gives you clean, powerful 5.9ft groundswell with good wind. Thursday delivers

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