El Claron Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.72° S 71.51° W

El Claron Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Claron sea temperature is
14.1° C
0.9° 

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


El Claron surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, WSW swell with 2,075 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with WNW swell.

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 Friday (Jul 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 31st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 1st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 5th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Claron over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at El Claron over the next couple of weeks.

The opening window is a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got a solid run of quality surf coming through, especially if you time it right. The first few days are a bit of a tease, but things really start to fire up around the weekend.

Friday the 31st is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the WNW, but with a cross-offshore wind it’s messy, and the combined energy is only moderate (551). It’s a “marginal” call, so I’d give it a miss.

Saturday morning the 1st of August, however, is a real gem. The swell drops to a clean 4ft from the SW, and the wind goes glassy – dead flat. That’s a major positive. The period is a meaty 13 seconds, meaning proper groundswell. The combined energy is 684, still moderate, but the conditions will be *glassy*. It’s a small wave, but for a longboard or a funboard, it’ll be a treat. The water is sitting at 57°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so you won’t need the thickest wetsuit.

Sunday the 2nd is the pick of the whole outlook. Both morning and afternoon are pumping. We’re looking at 8ft of swell from the WSW, with a 12-second period for the afternoon and an 11-second period for the morning. The wind is glassy, calm, and the combined energy is massive – 1594 and 1609, that’s strong wave energy. This is serious, powerful groundswell. At 8ft, this is for the experienced crew only; it’s too big for beginners. This is a point break, so it should handle the long-period energy well and offer some proper, long walls. The forecast says “excellent surf conditions”. This is the standout.

Monday the 3rd still has some decent size, with 7ft to 6ft from the WSW, but the wind shifts. The morning is a cross-onshore, which puts a bit of bump on it. The afternoon cleans up nicely with a cross-offshore from the south, making it “very good”. The combined energy is still high, around 971 to 1001. A solid option if you miss the Sunday glass.

The middle of the week from Tuesday the 4th through Thursday the 7th gets a bit choppy and inconsistent. The wind is mostly a cross-onshore, with some stronger breezes making it messy. There’s still swell around, 6ft to 7ft, but the quality drops. The best of that average run is Wednesday the 5th: a 5ft morning with glassy conditions, and then the afternoon is a standout in its own right: a 7ft swell with a massive 16-second period, zero wind, and combined energy of 2081. That’s very strong energy. It’s a steep, powerful wave, so again, for experts only.

Friday the 7th afternoon and Saturday the 8th are poor, with strong onshore winds making it a choppy mess. The swell is there, but it’s not for paddling – more of a kite surf situation.

The second week gets a bit patchy. Sunday the 9th has size (7ft to 7ft) but the wind is against it. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are average, with a nice glassy window on Tuesday afternoon offering 4ft of clean, long-period swell from the SW. Then Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th have some clean-ish windows, with a 5ft swell on Thursday morning under glassy conditions again. The period drops to 10 seconds, so it’s not as powerful.

The far end of the outlook, around the 14th and 15th, is a longer-range call, so take it with a grain of salt. There’s a very long-period 18-second swell from the SW showing on Saturday the 15th afternoon, but it’s only 3ft and the wind is a cross-shore. The groundswell is there, but it’s a tricky one to read from this far out.

The bottom line: If you’ve got a window, Sunday morning the 2nd of August is your absolute best bet. The combination of 8ft of clean, glassy, high-energy groundswell at a point break is as good as it gets. For a smaller, more relaxed session, Saturday morning the 1st of August is a glassy dream. Get out there.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 12°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
Direction
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10
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SW
13
1.5
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12
1.2
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12
2.4
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11
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16
1.9
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14
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14
2.2
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1.8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
333
245
363
656
403
1412
1513
1173
933
889
1140
1106
905
701
658
2075
1504
777
1599
1060
Wind (km/h)
20
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0
ESE
5
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5
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10
NNE
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5
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High Tide
11:55PM0.97m
11:57AM1.36m
00:28AM1.01m
12:29PM1.29m
1:04AM1.04m
1:03PM1.20m
1:43AM1.07m
1:41PM1.08m
2:30AM1.09m
2:29PM0.96m
3:27AM1.12m
3:33PM0.84m
4:37AM1.15m
Low Tide
6:03PM0.10m
5:31AM0.21m
6:31PM0.12m
6:08AM0.24m
6:59PM0.14m
6:50AM0.29m
7:28PM0.18m
7:38AM0.34m
8:01PM0.23m
8:39AM0.40m
8:42PM0.29m
10:00AM0.43m
9:36PM0.34m
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6:07
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 mm
15
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Temp °C
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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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