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
12.1° C
(Which is 2.5°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 Wednesday (May 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matanzas in the next 16 days are 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 13th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 16th May)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 16th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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 Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
0
1
1
0
3
2
1
4
4
2
3
2
1
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
WSW
15
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1.3
SW
8
1.7
SW
9
2
SW
9
2.3
SW
10
2.3
SW
11
1.6
SW
16
1.8
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.2
SW
10
1
SW
12
1.2
SW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
394
326
279
390
342
238
229
418
668
1086
1128
1149
763
703
526
380
802
683
279
291
262
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
5
SW
10
S
10
S
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
25
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
5
E
5
WSW
10
SW
5
SSW
5
SW
15
SSW
15
S
10
SSW
20
SW
10
S
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
7:41PM1.11m
8:20AM1.27m
8:30PM1.11m
8:59AM1.41m
9:20PM1.10m
9:41AM1.53m
10:10PM1.06m
10:26AM1.61m
11:00PM1.02m
11:14AM1.64m
11:53PM0.96m
12:05PM1.62m
00:50AM0.90m
Low Tide
1:46PM0.32m
1:56AM0.15m
2:37PM0.20m
2:32AM0.12m
3:27PM0.10m
3:11AM0.10m
4:17PM0.03m
3:52AM0.10m
5:09PM-0.01m
4:35AM0.11m
6:03PM-0.01m
5:22AM0.15m
7:00PM0.02m
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:55
5:54
5:53
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
Temp °C
14
15
15
17
18
15
16
16
13
13
14
13
15
16
14
16
17
16
19
20
16
13
14
13
14
13
11
12
11
8
9
8
10
13
13
12
14
14
12
15
15
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
WSW
15
1
SW
8
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
8
1.3
SW
8
0.6
SW
16
2
SW
9
2.3
SW
10
1.1
SW
16
1.8
SW
10
1.8
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.2
SW
10
1
SW
12
1.2
SW
10
Energy kJ
394
326
279
120
342
157
229
165
668
1086
653
650
703
703
526
380
802
683
279
291
262
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
15
0.7
SW
8
1
SW
14
0.4
NW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
18
0.2
WNW
12
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.3
W
11
0.8
SW
13
Energy kJ
84
84
57
390
44
238
149
93
295
437
14
1149
763
597
268
213
42
42
241
21
231
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WSW
16
0.6
SW
12
0.4
NW
13
0.1
SW
20
0.4
NW
13
0.4
SW
17
0.4
NW
13
0.4
SW
20
0.7
SW
15
0.1
NW
18
0.7
SW
12
0.3
WNW
16
0.3
WNW
16
0.2
W
10
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
W
10
Energy kJ
79
107
110
44
15
44
107
44
134
226
12
132
50
50
8
21
66
14
48
18
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
8
1.7
SW
9
2.3
SW
11
1.2
SW
10
Energy kJ
187
418
1128
268
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
1
2
3
1
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
5
16
48
60
43
48
364
16
48
65
0
0
48
0
48
48
16
48
48
16
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
5
4
7
4
5
5
4
4
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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