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
12.0° C
(Which is 2.6°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 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 16s. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 16th May)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 16th May)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 17th May)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thu
21
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
2
1
4
3
1
3
2
0
2
2
0
2
3
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
1.5
SW
8
1.8
SW
9
2.1
SW
10
2.1
SW
10
2.1
SW
10
1.8
SW
11
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.8
SW
10
0.6
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
238
182
270
493
882
882
893
759
590
526
683
732
310
555
537
555
581
459
355
130
118
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
5
SE
5
S
20
SSW
10
SSE
10
S
20
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
5
SSW
5
WSW
10
NE
15
N
10
NNE
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
1:00PM1.55m
1:53AM0.85m
2:00PM1.46m
Low Tide
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
6:14AM0.21m
8:02PM0.07m
7:12AM0.28m
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:31
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:54
5:53
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:51
5:50
Temp °C
15
16
16
14
12
13
12
14
16
14
17
18
15
17
18
15
17
17
13
15
15
10
12
10
10
6
7
8
12
12
10
13
13
11
13
13
11
14
14
11
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
7
1.2
SW
8
0.6
SW
12
1.8
SW
9
2.1
SW
10
1.2
SW
16
2.1
SW
10
1.8
SW
11
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.8
SW
10
0.8
SW
8
Energy kJ
123
182
114
493
882
728
893
759
590
526
683
732
310
555
537
555
581
459
355
130
78
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
18
0.2
WNW
12
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.3
WNW
16
1.1
SW
10
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
15
0.9
SW
10
0.3
W
11
0.3
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.3
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
Energy kJ
238
172
165
299
437
14
783
551
50
204
21
42
160
21
20
18
35
35
44
68
118
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
13
0.4
SW
17
0.4
NW
13
0.4
SW
20
0.7
SW
15
0.1
NW
18
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.4
NW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
13
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.2
WSW
18
Energy kJ
44
107
44
134
226
12
16
51
17
7
14
66
54
21
18
35
17
17
35
55
32
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
8
2.1
SW
10
1.5
SW
10
0.6
SW
4
Energy kJ
270
882
451
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
16
48
121
48
48
291
0
43
48
0
48
48
16
48
48
16
0
108
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
5
4
6
4
4
4
5
4
5
6
9
9
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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