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Matanzas surfForecast / Santiago / Chile

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Thursday 08 Jan 2026 -04
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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
15.3° C
 (Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matanzas this week:

The surf forecast for Matanzas over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matanzas in the next 12 days are 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jan 09) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 8th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 13th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 15th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
4
0
2
3
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
WSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.9
SW
1.3
SW
2.1
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
2
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)111111109888777778899881212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)163121115802621602081731561942473921625256947345164924031031361
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
15
W
15
S
10
SSW
25
SW
10
WSW
0
SSE
15
W
5
WSW
10
S
30
SW
25
SSW
10
S
35
SW
20
SSW
5
SSW
20
WSW
20
SSW
0
SE
20
SW
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		glassonglasscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		crossglasscross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:22PM
0.99
3:18AM
1.22
4:15PM
1.00
4:05AM
1.07
5:12PM
1.01
5:00AM
0.92
6:15PM
1.04
6:10AM
0.82
7:19PM
1.08
7:35AM
0.77
8:17PM
1.14
8:50AM
0.77
9:07PM
1.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:18AM
0.11
9:01PM
0.33
9:59AM
0.19
10:03PM
0.42
10:42AM
0.27
11:20PM
0.49
11:29AM
0.34
12:48AM
0.51
12:22PM
0.40
2:12AM
0.47
1:20PM
0.42
3:15AM
0.40
2:15PM
0.41
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50--
Sunset-9:01--9:01--9:01--9:01--9:01--9:01--9:00-
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C182018222218212017202117202016191916191916
Feels °C (?)181916191817201918181612161511171612181612
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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 12 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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