Matanzas Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.96° S 71.89° W

Matanzas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Matanzas sea temperature is
13.9°C
0.7° 

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


Matanzas surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, WSW swell with 1,619 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 6PM. 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+) 6PM (Thu 24th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 25th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 1st Oct)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Wave
Height (m)
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11
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10
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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867
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1121
826
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427
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96
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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SW
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SSE
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High Tide
10:21PM1.06m
10:23AM1.33m
10:49PM1.17m
10:55AM1.33m
11:18PM1.26m
11:29AM1.30m
11:50PM1.34m
12:05PM1.23m
00:25AM1.39m
12:44PM1.14m
1:03AM1.41m
1:27PM1.03m
1:48AM1.38m
Low Tide
4:20PM0.12m
4:08AM0.21m
4:45PM0.08m
4:44AM0.14m
5:11PM0.06m
5:22AM0.10m
5:37PM0.07m
6:02AM0.08m
6:06PM0.09m
6:45AM0.09m
6:37PM0.14m
7:33AM0.14m
7:12PM0.20m
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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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