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
11.9° C
(Which is 2.4°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. 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 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 23rd May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 27th May)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 29th May)6ft (1.9m) 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 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°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 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Fri
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
3
0
3
1
0
3
3
2
3
2
4
3
3
2
4
3
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.2
W
14
0.9
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
0.9
SW
20
1.2
SW
18
1.8
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
268
553
640
724
569
447
469
331
224
822
837
862
554
435
573
396
676
639
563
936
1904
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
5
SW
5
SW
10
ESE
10
SE
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
S
20
SSW
5
SSE
5
S
10
SSW
10
NE
10
N
10
NNE
0
SE
0
S
10
SW
10
S
5
S
20
SSW
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
High Tide
4:18AM0.86m
4:11PM1.25m
5:30AM0.93m
5:18PM1.16m
6:31AM1.03m
6:21PM1.09m
7:20AM1.12m
7:18PM1.03m
8:01AM1.21m
8:09PM0.99m
8:37AM1.28m
8:54PM0.96m
9:11AM1.34m
Low Tide
10:12PM0.15m
9:41AM0.41m
11:12PM0.17m
11:05AM0.42m
00:05AM0.18m
12:22PM0.40m
00:50AM0.19m
1:26PM0.35m
1:29AM0.21m
2:20PM0.30m
2:05AM0.23m
3:06PM0.25m
2:38AM0.25m
3:48PM0.21m
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:37
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:50
5:49
5:49
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
Temp °C
10
11
12
11
12
15
13
16
19
16
18
19
15
15
15
14
16
16
14
16
18
8
10
10
10
9
11
9
13
15
12
15
15
12
12
12
13
15
14
11
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.2
WSW
12
1.2
W
12
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
18
1.8
SW
18
Energy kJ
268
553
640
724
569
447
469
331
224
822
837
862
554
435
378
396
676
639
398
936
1904
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
11
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
NW
12
0.4
NW
16
0.3
WNW
16
0.3
NW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.6
WSW
16
0.4
NW
15
0.3
NW
15
0.3
WNW
18
0.4
NW
13
0.8
W
16
1.2
W
14
0.9
SW
16
1.1
W
11
1
W
11
1.1
W
10
1.1
SW
14
0.8
WNW
9
Energy kJ
18
13
12
25
66
51
22
51
169
54
33
61
45
333
573
371
279
223
250
453
113
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.1
NW
16
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WNW
16
0.4
NW
15
0.6
SW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
18
0.3
NW
14
0.3
SW
20
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.8
SW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.5
SW
22
0.9
SW
20
1
W
10
0.4
NW
12
Energy kJ
42
26
26
11
22
22
25
55
77
12
31
30
60
194
238
190
39
229
563
196
51
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
3
0.5
N
3
0.4
SW
3
0.6
SW
4
Energy kJ
5
6
3
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
43
48
48
0
0
48
0
5
48
0
0
43
0
22
0
0
0
48
0
43
48
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
8
6
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
7
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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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