Matanzas Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.96° S 71.89° W

Matanzas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 07 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Matanzas sea temperature is
13.8°C
0.2° 

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


Matanzas surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,239 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 6AM. 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+) 3AM (Thu 8th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 10th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 10th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
2
2
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1
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2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
16
1.4
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
10
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.1
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.7
WSW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
15
1.5
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.5
WSW
12
1.4
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
264
411
362
347
382
538
610
1060
1126
915
816
1040
785
644
663
690
486
647
549
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
0
E
10
WNW
10
NE
5
E
10
WNW
10
S
10
SSE
15
SW
10
SSW
5
SW
10
SW
10
S
0
N
15
W
10
SSW
0
ENE
10
W
5
S
Wind State
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
High Tide
9:33PM1.10m
9:36AM1.35m
10:10PM1.21m
10:17AM1.33m
10:44PM1.31m
10:56AM1.28m
11:16PM1.38m
11:33AM1.21m
11:49PM1.41m
12:09PM1.12m
00:21AM1.41m
12:45PM1.03m
00:55AM1.37m
Low Tide
3:20AM0.19m
3:59PM0.03m
4:07AM0.12m
4:31PM0.03m
4:50AM0.08m
5:01PM0.05m
5:31AM0.06m
5:30PM0.10m
6:11AM0.08m
5:58PM0.16m
6:51AM0.13m
6:27PM0.23m
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clear
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
14
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9
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12
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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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