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
11.5° C
(Which is 3.4°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 Monday (May 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 06) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 4th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 7th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 4th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thu
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
0
1
1
0
3
1
0
3
3
0
3
3
3
4
5
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1
SW
11
1.6
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
13
2.1
WSW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
1
SW
16
1.3
SW
19
2.1
SW
18
2.1
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1266
805
645
865
1247
802
593
494
237
1225
2870
2629
2187
1805
1277
945
589
502
1336
2581
2465
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
S
30
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
10
S
20
SSW
10
S
5
WNW
10
NNW
5
NE
5
SSE
10
WSW
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
on
High Tide
9:54PM1.09m
10:09AM1.38m
10:30PM1.04m
10:40AM1.40m
11:06PM0.99m
11:13AM1.40m
11:43PM0.93m
11:48AM1.36m
00:21AM0.86m
12:26PM1.31m
1:03AM0.79m
1:08PM1.25m
1:53AM0.73m
1:56PM1.18m
Low Tide
3:46AM0.17m
4:37PM0.13m
4:14AM0.20m
5:15PM0.14m
4:43AM0.24m
5:54PM0.17m
5:13AM0.29m
6:35PM0.21m
5:44AM0.34m
7:22PM0.27m
6:18AM0.39m
8:16PM0.32m
6:55AM0.45m
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
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clear
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7:22
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
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6:07
6:06
6:05
6:04
6:02
6:01
6:00
6:00
Temp °C
12
14
17
15
16
18
14
16
17
15
16
17
15
18
20
16
17
18
17
16
17
8
10
11
10
12
13
10
12
12
12
14
13
11
16
17
13
16
17
16
16
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1
SW
11
1.6
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
13
2.1
WSW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.3
SW
19
2.1
SW
18
2.1
SW
17
Energy kJ
1266
805
645
865
1247
802
593
494
237
1225
2870
2629
2187
1805
1277
945
589
411
1336
2581
2465
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
1.1
SW
6
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WNW
15
1.1
SW
7
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
WSW
19
1.1
SW
12
0.4
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
11
0.2
WSW
20
0.3
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.9
W
13
1.8
W
11
Energy kJ
34
40
318
103
24
21
111
42
125
319
45
17
5
37
58
252
318
502
777
1181
757
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.2
W
18
0.1
NW
12
0.3
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
16
0.3
NW
13
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
SW
24
0.6
SW
22
1.2
W
9
0.2
WNW
18
0.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
28
28
28
24
6
42
14
24
27
5
5
10
14
21
89
375
225
31
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
5
1.3
SW
7
0.7
SW
4
0.8
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
Energy kJ
42
174
17
21
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
4
1
3
3
2
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
5
3
Distance (km)
48
43
121
43
48
364
48
48
48
5
48
48
16
48
65
16
0
55
0
0
60
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
2
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
6
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
6
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
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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