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El Claron surfForecast / Santiago / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 30 Apr 2026 -04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
El Claron surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Claron sea temperature is
12.2° C
(Which is 3.2°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Claron this week:
The surf forecast for El Claron over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Claron in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 2PM. 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+) | 11PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 7th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 4th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Claron over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | |
2414 | 1933 | 1385 | 1169 | 1180 | 1083 | 1083 | 1657 | 1344 | 455 | 604 | 938 | 2090 | 2623 | 2323 | 1729 | 1543 | 1031 | 723 | 574 | 1521 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 9:34AM1.31m | 9:49PM1.08m | 10:04AM1.36m | 10:25PM1.03m | 10:35AM1.38m | 11:01PM0.97m | 11:08AM1.38m | 11:38PM0.91m | 11:43AM1.34m | 00:16AM0.85m | 12:21PM1.29m | 00:59AM0.78m | 1:04PM1.23m | 1:49AM0.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:53PM0.15m | 3:40AM0.16m | 4:32PM0.13m | 4:09AM0.20m | 5:10PM0.14m | 4:38AM0.24m | 5:49PM0.16m | 5:08AM0.28m | 6:31PM0.21m | 5:40AM0.33m | 7:17PM0.26m | 6:13AM0.38m | 8:11PM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
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Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 15 | SW 12 | WSW 20 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 2414 | 1933 | 1385 | 1169 | 387 | 1083 | 1083 | 1657 | 33 | 455 | 38 | 938 | 2090 | 2623 | 2323 | 1729 | 1543 | 1031 | 723 | 546 | 1521 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 15 | SSW 16 | NW 13 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NW 15 | NW 12 | NW 14 | WNW 16 | WSW 13 | SW 11 | WNW 13 | NW 16 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 33 | 33 | 36 | 173 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 33 | 23 | 33 | 50 | 66 | 334 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 60 | 252 | 326 | 574 | 1103 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 18 | NW 18 | SW 20 | NW 13 | NW 16 | — | W 18 | NW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | SW 24 | WNW 13 |
| kJ | 12 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 40 | — | 24 | 6 | 48 | 10 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 141 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 13 | SW 7 | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | SSW 4 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 66 | 1180 | 251 | 264 | 169 | 1344 | 105 | 604 | 347 | — | 22 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 77 | 22 | 35 | 22 | 22 | 191 | 77 | 5 | 191 | 77 | 5 | 35 | 191 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 77 | 0 |
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Information about the El Claron Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Claron provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Claron can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Claron 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 (El Claron) 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 El Claron 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.
El Claron is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Quintero. If you plan a holiday in Santiago, look for hotels and other accommodation in Quintero. Quintero has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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