Matanzas Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.96° S 71.89° W

Matanzas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Matanzas sea temperature is
15.4°C
1.6° 

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


Matanzas surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 30 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, WSW swell with 2,358 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period with SW 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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 24th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 24th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 30th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Fri
23
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
7
1.6
SW
8
1.6
SW
8
1.7
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7
0.7
SW
14
0.8
WSW
17
1.2
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
679
609
787
647
669
458
440
301
292
292
309
189
321
491
321
347
458
610
647
799
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
15
S
10
S
25
SW
20
S
10
SSE
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
15
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
10
S
20
SW
15
SSW
5
NNW
10
WNW
15
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Wind State
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cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
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cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
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on
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High Tide
9:42PM1.17m
9:45AM1.19m
10:12PM1.29m
10:24AM1.19m
10:45PM1.41m
11:04AM1.16m
11:21PM1.49m
11:46AM1.10m
00:01AM1.54m
12:32PM1.03m
00:46AM1.54m
1:22PM0.94m
1:36AM1.50m
Low Tide
3:28PM0.15m
3:44AM0.22m
3:56PM0.11m
4:25AM0.14m
4:25PM0.09m
5:07AM0.07m
4:57PM0.09m
5:51AM0.03m
5:32PM0.11m
6:39AM0.04m
6:10PM0.15m
7:32AM0.07m
6:52PM0.21m
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Temp °C
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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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