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
12.8° C
(Which is 1.8°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 Thursday (May 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. 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 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 21st May)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 28th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 23rd May)4.5ft (1.4m) 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 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wed
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
0
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
1
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
1
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
10
1
W
10
1.1
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
282
169
172
103
130
127
255
396
637
692
528
469
469
154
200
270
525
680
605
459
329
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
NNW
5
WNW
5
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
WSW
10
SE
5
SSW
5
WSW
10
SSE
15
S
15
S
10
SSE
15
SSW
15
S
5
S
10
SSW
15
S
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:49AM0.84m
1:57PM1.44m
2:59AM0.83m
3:01PM1.34m
4:14AM0.85m
4:07PM1.24m
5:26AM0.92m
5:15PM1.15m
6:27AM1.01m
6:18PM1.07m
7:17AM1.11m
7:15PM1.02m
7:58AM1.20m
Low Tide
7:09AM0.27m
9:04PM0.11m
8:17AM0.34m
10:09PM0.15m
9:37AM0.40m
11:09PM0.16m
11:02AM0.41m
00:02AM0.17m
12:18PM0.39m
00:47AM0.19m
1:23PM0.35m
1:26AM0.20m
2:17PM0.30m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:33
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:37
7:37
7:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:52
5:51
5:51
5:50
5:50
5:49
5:49
5:47
Temp °C
12
13
14
11
14
15
12
13
13
11
13
13
14
16
17
15
18
18
15
19
19
12
11
12
11
12
13
11
12
12
10
12
12
12
12
13
12
14
14
13
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.8
SW
15
1
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
10
1
W
10
1.1
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
11
Energy kJ
282
169
172
103
87
83
255
396
637
692
528
469
469
154
200
270
525
680
605
459
329
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.3
W
9
0.4
SW
9
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.3
NW
13
0.4
WSW
17
0.6
SW
14
0.3
NW
12
0.4
NW
16
0.3
WNW
16
0.3
NW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.7
WSW
14
0.3
NW
14
0.3
WNW
18
0.4
NW
13
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
Energy kJ
44
56
14
27
130
127
26
94
114
24
66
51
22
114
84
161
33
61
45
255
249
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
13
0.3
W
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
WNW
16
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WNW
16
0.6
WSW
12
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
SW
11
0.2
WNW
18
0.3
NW
14
0.4
SW
20
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
16
Energy kJ
15
14
14
81
39
42
12
13
12
26
22
22
25
109
84
40
31
29
97
62
66
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.5
SW
3
Energy kJ
2
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
39
54
0
14
14
0
1128
95
0
0
0
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
5
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
3
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
7
6
6
7
8
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
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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