Matanzas Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.96° S 71.89° W

Matanzas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Matanzas sea temperature is
15.3°C
1.5° 

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


Matanzas surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 2,084 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 19th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 19th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 19th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue morning, light winds from the NNE by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:27PM0.73m
6:49AM1.07m
8:13PM0.82m
7:44AM1.11m
8:44PM0.92m
8:27AM1.15m
9:13PM1.04m
9:07AM1.18m
9:42PM1.17m
9:45AM1.19m
10:12PM1.29m
10:24AM1.19m
10:45PM1.41m
Low Tide
00:18AM0.56m
2:01PM0.31m
1:28AM0.50m
2:33PM0.25m
2:19AM0.41m
3:01PM0.19m
3:03AM0.32m
3:28PM0.15m
3:44AM0.22m
3:56PM0.11m
4:25AM0.14m
4:25PM0.09m
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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.

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