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Matanzas surfForecast / Santiago / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 -04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.0° C
(Which is 2.7°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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 9th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 9th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 8th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matanzas over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue night, strong winds from the N by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tue 12 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | |
558 | 467 | 585 | 1878 | 2402 | 2267 | 3458 | 1380 | 1484 | 565 | 1005 | 1042 | 1623 | 1045 | 653 | 1321 | 1154 | 919 | 572 | 244 | 367 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:03AM0.79m | 1:08PM1.25m | 1:53AM0.73m | 1:56PM1.18m | 2:57AM0.70m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:18AM0.39m | 8:16PM0.32m | 6:55AM0.45m | 9:19PM0.36m | 7:44AM0.50m | 10:26PM0.36m | 8:56AM0.54m | 11:24PM0.33m | 10:27AM0.55m | 00:09AM0.29m | 11:47AM0.51m | 00:46AM0.24m | 12:51PM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — |
 | 6:01 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 |
— | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 558 | 467 | 585 | 1878 | 1006 | 2267 | 3458 | 1380 | 1484 | 565 | 446 | 502 | 1623 | 1045 | 620 | 1321 | 1154 | 919 | 572 | 244 | 367 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 11 | WNW 13 | SW 8 | WNW 16 | SW 6 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | WNW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WNW 18 | WNW 18 | WNW 14 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 |
| kJ | 197 | 197 | 273 | 1764 | 2402 | 79 | 17 | 244 | 25 | 96 | 1005 | 1042 | 21 | 109 | 653 | 61 | 31 | 18 | 88 | 100 | 77 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 13 | WNW 18 | WNW 13 | — | WNW 16 | NW 12 | WSW 18 | NW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | NW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | NW 18 | WNW 16 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | 21 | 318 | 432 | 209 | 31 | 17 | — | 25 | 6 | 31 | 8 | 21 | 37 | 37 | 8 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 51 | 133 | 207 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 6 | — | — | — | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 190 | — | — | — | 701 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 248 | 329 | 229 | 120 | 364 | 43 | 229 | 229 | 48 | 16 | 65 | 0 | 43 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
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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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