Maitencillo surf break

Maitencillo surfForecast / Santiago / Chile

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Maitencillo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Maitencillo sea temperature is
16.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maitencillo this week:

The surf forecast for Maitencillo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 01) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Maitencillo in the next 12 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 01) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 08) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 1st Jan)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 1st Jan)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 1st Jan)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
3
1
4
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1.5
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
2.3
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
Period(s) (?)141413131212121212111111111112121312131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4108991668145214761076928765583429382326254216335273299180299249212
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
15
NW
5
S
5
NW
20
NW
0
SW
5
NW
15
NW
5
S
5
WNW
15
WNW
5
SW
5
W
15
W
10
SSW
5
W
15
W
5
SSE
0
WSW
15
WSW
5
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglassonglassglassoncrossglassonglassglasscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:25AM
0.88
9:46PM
1.52
10:24AM
0.91
10:37PM
1.60
11:16AM
0.93
11:27PM
1.65
12:05PM
0.95
12:14AM
1.65
12:52PM
0.97
1:00AM
1.60
1:39PM
0.97
1:45AM
1.50
2:27PM
0.98
2:29AM
1.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:00PM
0.19
4:38AM
0.07
3:54PM
0.15
5:28AM
-0.00
4:45PM
0.11
6:16AM
-0.04
5:34PM
0.09
7:03AM
-0.04
6:23PM
0.11
7:47AM
-0.01
7:11PM
0.15
8:30AM
0.04
8:02PM
0.23
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Sunrise6:41--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--
Sunset-8:57--8:57--8:57--8:57--8:57--8:57--8:57-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171716171716171716171817171816161717171716
Feels °C (?)161616151517161616161718171715161517151516
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Information about the Maitencillo Surf forecast

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

Maitencillo is 12 km (7 miles) from 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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