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
11.8° C
(Which is 2.9°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 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 14s is also forecast. 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 11PM. 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+)11AM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 9th May)8ft (2.4m) 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 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
4
2
4
3
1
4
4
2
3
3
1
2
2
1
3
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
10
1
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
15
2.4
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
2
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.9
WSW
12
1
SW
13
1.2
SW
9
1.3
SW
9
1.6
SW
10
1.6
SW
10
1.5
SW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1715
1402
517
499
1208
2064
679
569
1649
1273
919
509
376
292
239
342
210
262
428
479
351
Wind (km/h)
20
S
25
SSW
20
S
10
SSE
25
SSW
10
SE
10
S
15
SSW
5
E
10
NNE
10
N
5
NNE
5
NNW
10
SW
5
SE
5
SW
10
SSW
5
SSE
10
SW
20
SW
10
SSW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
2:51PM1.13m
4:17AM0.70m
3:53PM1.09m
5:31AM0.75m
4:56PM1.08m
6:24AM0.85m
5:55PM1.09m
7:05AM0.97m
6:49PM1.10m
7:43AM1.12m
7:41PM1.11m
8:20AM1.27m
8:30PM1.11m
Low Tide
10:26PM0.36m
8:56AM0.54m
11:24PM0.33m
10:27AM0.55m
00:09AM0.29m
11:47AM0.51m
00:46AM0.24m
12:51PM0.43m
1:21AM0.19m
1:46PM0.32m
1:56AM0.15m
2:37PM0.20m
2:32AM0.12m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
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7:26
7:28
7:28
7:30
7:30
7:31
7:31
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5:59
5:59
5:58
5:57
5:55
5:55
5:54
Temp °C
14
15
13
14
16
14
17
19
17
18
18
14
17
17
16
16
17
14
16
17
15
9
9
9
11
10
9
14
15
14
15
15
12
16
15
15
14
15
11
13
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
10
1.6
SW
9
1.7
WSW
15
2.4
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
2
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.9
WSW
12
1
SW
13
1.2
SW
9
1.3
SW
9
1.6
SW
10
0.8
SW
13
1.5
SW
9
Energy kJ
1715
1402
517
466
1208
2064
679
569
1649
1273
919
509
376
292
239
342
210
262
428
215
351
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
10
0.2
WNW
16
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
15
1.3
SW
9
0.7
SW
16
0.3
WNW
18
0.2
WNW
18
0.3
WSW
12
0.8
SW
8
0.7
SW
8
0.6
SW
7
0.6
SW
7
0.7
SW
8
0.6
SW
13
0.7
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
14
0.4
NW
13
0.8
SW
13
Energy kJ
17
25
440
471
21
21
294
271
61
31
29
78
63
33
34
63
134
196
253
44
199
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
16
0.1
NW
12
0.3
WSW
19
1
WSW
16
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
19
0.5
SW
17
0.1
NW
14
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
14
0.3
WSW
12
0.4
WNW
16
0.3
WSW
16
0.5
WSW
15
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
WSW
16
0.6
SW
12
0.4
NW
13
0.1
SW
20
0.4
NW
13
Energy kJ
25
6
74
499
6
37
148
8
18
18
18
29
102
51
123
84
104
120
44
15
44
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
9
1.3
SW
9
1.6
SW
10
Energy kJ
492
300
479
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
48
250
43
0
108
0
43
65
0
0
55
0
0
48
0
0
48
0
48
48
43
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
4
4
9
5
9
9
5
9
8
6
9
6
5
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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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