Matanzas surf break

Matanzas surfForecast / Santiago / Chile

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Matanzas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Matanzas sea temperature is
12.3° C
(Which is 2.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

Matanzas surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 27 May, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,454 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matanzas this week:

The surf forecast for Matanzas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matanzas in the next 16 days are 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 27th May)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 27th May)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 29th May)7ft (2.1m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
1
3
3
1
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
W
12
2.1
W
15
2.5
W
13
2.1
W
12
1.1
SW
20
1.9
SW
18
2.1
SW
17
1.9
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.3
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
18
1
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.6
WSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1333
2055
2101
1248
872
2078
2454
1776
1323
1249
788
529
367
1007
711
610
823
703
594
729
1471
Wind (km/h)
15
N
10
NE
5
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
10
S
20
SSW
5
SSE
0
S
10
SW
0
WNW
5
NNW
5
W
5
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
ESE
10
SSW
10
NE
25
NE
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:09PM0.99m
8:37AM1.28m
8:54PM0.96m
9:11AM1.34m
9:35PM0.94m
9:45AM1.38m
10:14PM0.92m
10:20AM1.40m
10:53PM0.90m
10:56AM1.40m
11:31PM0.87m
11:34AM1.38m
00:10AM0.84m
12:13PM1.35m
Low Tide
2:20PM0.30m
2:05AM0.23m
3:06PM0.25m
2:38AM0.25m
3:48PM0.21m
3:11AM0.26m
4:27PM0.18m
3:44AM0.27m
5:06PM0.17m
4:19AM0.29m
5:46PM0.18m
4:54AM0.30m
6:27PM0.20m
5:29AM0.32m
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clear
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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light rain
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
2
20
Temp °C
15
14
16
17
15
16
18
15
18
18
14
16
16
13
14
16
14
16
17
16
13
12
12
16
16
13
14
15
11
17
15
13
14
14
12
12
14
12
14
15
14
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
W
12
2.1
W
15
2.5
W
13
2.1
W
12
1.6
W
11
1.9
SW
18
2.1
SW
17
1.9
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.3
SW
18
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
18
1
SW
17
1.3
W
11
1.6
WSW
18
Energy kJ
1333
2055
2101
1248
599
2078
2454
1776
1323
1249
788
529
367
1007
453
610
823
703
594
423
1471
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.3
W
10
1.2
WSW
9
1.1
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
8
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
13
0.5
SW
19
0.6
W
11
1.1
SW
18
0.9
SW
13
0.8
W
10
1
W
9
0.9
WNW
9
1.2
SW
16
1.3
W
11
Energy kJ
339
163
176
507
451
327
265
206
103
17
19
25
175
89
711
261
121
164
135
729
372
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
17
0.4
SW
11
0.3
NW
12
0.6
WSW
22
1.1
SW
20
0.3
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WSW
21
0.4
WSW
10
0.3
NW
12
0.7
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.7
SW
20
0.8
SW
14
0.9
W
13
0.5
W
20
0.4
NW
15
Energy kJ
145
44
24
308
872
23
37
18
28
12
17
43
31
23
116
149
388
238
276
194
54
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Distance (km)
49
0
0
48
16
48
48
0
0
48
0
5
16
16
48
48
16
0
43
0
53
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
4
4
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Information about the Matanzas Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Matanzas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Matanzas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Matanzas 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 (Matanzas) 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 Matanzas 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.

Matanzas is 47 km (29 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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