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Cartagena surf break

Cartagena surfForecast / Santiago / Chile

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Monday 12 Jan 2026 -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
17.1° C
 (Which is normal 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 (Jan 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 Monday (Jan 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 13th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 16th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 19th Jan)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. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
2
3
0
3
4
1
4
4
0
4
3
1
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NW
0.9
WSW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SW
0.9
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.8
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
2.3
SW
2
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
Period(s) (?)168889812121211111413131211109101014
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7310629731130228924055137627828312731565138711298136169518009191838
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
20
WSW
5
WSW
5
W
20
W
10
SSW
5
SE
25
SW
10
SW
5
S
20
WSW
5
WSW
0
SSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
5
WSW
15
W
5
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
off		oncross-
on		glassonglassglassonglassononglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:18PM
1.07
7:34AM
0.76
8:16PM
1.13
8:49AM
0.76
9:05PM
1.20
9:44AM
0.78
9:48PM
1.27
10:25AM
0.82
10:28PM
1.34
11:01AM
0.85
11:04PM
1.40
11:35AM
0.88
11:38PM
1.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:21PM
0.39
2:10AM
0.46
1:18PM
0.41
3:14AM
0.39
2:14PM
0.40
4:02AM
0.31
3:03PM
0.37
4:42AM
0.25
3:46PM
0.32
5:17AM
0.19
4:25PM
0.27
5:51AM
0.14
5:01PM
0.22
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:54--
Sunset-9:00--8:59--8:59--8:59--8:59--8:58--8:58-
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212116222115191916222116222116222118232216
Feels °C (?)191914191814171615201814201815201817211915
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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.

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