Matanzas surf break

Matanzas surfForecast / Santiago / Chile

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 30 May 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
13.0° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

Matanzas surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, WSW swell with 4,228 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s 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 (May 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matanzas in the next 16 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 30th May)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 6th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 6th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
2
4
3
3
3
2
4
3
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
18
1
SW
18
1.5
W
12
1.1
SW
16
1.8
WSW
17
1.9
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
13
2
WSW
13
1.1
SW
22
1.6
WSW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1323
1176
788
479
442
628
711
617
739
703
600
669
651
1893
1872
1310
1114
1283
1363
1134
1919
Wind (km/h)
5
W
5
NNW
10
NNE
10
N
5
N
5
NE
5
SSW
5
SW
5
SSE
0
SSE
10
WSW
5
SSE
10
S
10
SSW
15
NNE
20
NNW
10
SSE
15
S
10
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
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
00:52AM0.80m
12:53PM1.31m
1:37AM0.78m
1:34PM1.25m
2:27AM0.77m
Low Tide
4:27PM0.18m
3:44AM0.27m
5:06PM0.17m
4:19AM0.29m
5:46PM0.18m
4:54AM0.30m
6:27PM0.20m
5:29AM0.32m
7:10PM0.22m
6:06AM0.35m
7:55PM0.25m
6:45AM0.40m
8:40PM0.27m
clear
clear
clear
clear
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
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part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:45
7:46
7:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
7
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Temp °C
17
17
14
14
14
13
14
15
14
17
18
16
18
18
16
15
15
15
15
16
14
15
15
12
12
12
12
13
13
13
15
15
14
16
16
15
11
14
13
13
14
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.2
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
9
1.5
W
12
1.4
W
12
1.8
WSW
17
1.9
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
13
2
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
19
Energy kJ
1323
1176
788
479
442
628
711
617
739
271
220
596
520
1893
1872
1310
1114
1283
1363
1134
1919
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
9
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
13
0.5
SW
19
0.8
SW
12
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
W
10
1.1
SW
18
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.5
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.2
W
10
1.2
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.6
SW
24
1.1
SW
22
1.5
WSW
12
Energy kJ
137
17
19
25
175
190
393
264
194
703
600
669
580
556
441
279
273
76
444
1060
714
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
13
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WSW
21
0.3
NW
12
0.5
W
10
0.7
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.7
SW
20
0.9
SW
14
0.8
W
11
0.4
WSW
20
0.9
WSW
19
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
NW
16
0.4
NW
20
0.4
NW
19
0.5
NW
14
0.5
NW
14
0.5
NW
18
0.4
NW
18
Energy kJ
28
12
17
44
23
46
123
151
388
297
163
131
651
84
62
97
96
91
102
154
78
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
Distance (km)
43
16
0
55
22
0
0
0
0
0
48
0
48
43
5
118
0
16
16
48
48
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
9
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
6
5
5
4
4
9
5
5
9
8
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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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