Cartagena Surf Forecast

/ Santiago (25 surf breaks) /

Chile (102 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (33.54° S 71.60° W)

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Cartagena surfForecast / Santiago / Chile

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Tuesday 14 Oct 2025 -04

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Cartagena surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Cartagena sea temperature is 12.5° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cartagena this week:

The surf forecast for Cartagena over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cartagena in the next 12 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 14) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave Type	Time (-04) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	6AM (Tue 14th Oct)	5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Best Surf	6AM (Tue 14th Oct)	5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful	12PM (Tue 14th Oct)	7ft (2.1m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cartagena over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.
	Tuesday 14			Wednesday 15			Thursday 16			Friday 17			Saturday 18			Sunday 19			Monday 20
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	4	1	4	4	0	2	2	1	3	2	1	3	2	1	2	2	0	2	0	0	2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WNW	SW	SW
Period(s) (?)	15	14	14	15	16	15	14	14	13	11	12	12	11	11	11	11	11	10	21	10	10
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	1460	1649	1407	1417	1493	1212	874	722	543	966	990	990	676	568	375	254	191	208	90	65	151
Wind (km/h)	NNW	WNW	N	SE	SW	SSW	S	SW	S	SSE	SW	S	SW	W	W	WSW	WSW	S	S	WSW	SW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	glass	cross- on	glass	cross- off	on	cross- on	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross	on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	glass	glass	on	glass	cross	on	glass
High Tide / height (m)			6:40PM 0.76	6:32AM 1.21		7:55PM 0.85	7:43AM 1.22		8:45PM 0.96	8:37AM 1.23		9:23PM 1.06	9:21AM 1.23		9:56PM 1.15	9:59AM 1.21		10:25PM 1.23	10:33AM 1.18		10:52PM 1.30
Low Tide / height (m)		12:34PM 0.24	11:48PM 0.46		1:42PM 0.20	1:16AM 0.41		2:32PM 0.15	2:20AM 0.33		3:11PM 0.12		3:10AM 0.26	3:42PM 0.10		3:53AM 0.20	4:10PM 0.10		4:31AM 0.16	4:36PM 0.12

	Tuesday 14			Wednesday 15			Thursday 16			Friday 17			Saturday 18			Sunday 19			Monday 20
Sunrise	7:07	-	-	7:05	-	-	7:03	-	-	7:03	-	-	7:01	-	-	7:00	-	-	6:58	-	-
Sunset	-	7:58	-	-	7:59	-	-	8:00	-	-	8:00	-	-	8:00	-	-	8:01	-	-	8:02	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	17	17	12	16	17	13	18	17	13	20	18	15	20	17	11	15	16	11	17	17	12
Feels °C (?)	15	15	12	13	13	11	14	14	11	16	14	13	18	15	10	13	13	10	13	13	11

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Santiago

Wind Update The wind is still cross-off at Cartagena (light winds from the N at Chorombo Hacienda 35 km from Cartagena). 2.1m 15s groundswell from the SW with a 1.3m 7s swell, also from the SW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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Information about the Cartagena Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cartagena provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cartagena can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cartagena 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 (Cartagena) 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 Cartagena 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.

Cartagena is 12 km (7 miles) from the city of San Antonio. If you plan a holiday in Santiago, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Antonio. San Antonio has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.