
Surf Forecasts:
Matanzas surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 7 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 12 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,390 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 7 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period with SW 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 Saturday (Nov 07) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 7th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 7th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 12th Nov) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matanzas over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1688 | 1311 | 947 | 878 | 1286 | 689 | 1154 | 2093 | 1742 | 1077 | 874 | 1302 | 1725 | 1584 | 1448 | 1154 | 893 | 541 | 1742 | 1580 | 1083 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:35PM0.95m | 7:25AM1.21m | 8:26PM1.08m | 8:23AM1.19m | 9:08PM1.20m | 9:12AM1.16m | 9:44PM1.30m | 9:56AM1.12m | 10:18PM1.38m | 10:36AM1.08m | 10:51PM1.43m | 11:14AM1.03m | 11:23PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:17PM0.16m | 1:11AM0.38m | 2:06PM0.13m | 2:17AM0.31m | 2:46PM0.12m | 3:12AM0.23m | 3:21PM0.12m | 3:59AM0.17m | 3:54PM0.13m | 4:42AM0.13m | 4:24PM0.16m | 5:22AM0.11m | 4:55PM0.19m | ||||||||
6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:16 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 18 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WNW 15 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
1688 | 1311 | 947 | 878 | 61 | 689 | 1154 | 2093 | 1742 | 1077 | 874 | 1302 | 1725 | 42 | 1448 | 1154 | 893 | 541 | 1742 | 1580 | 1083 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | NW 12 | SW 18 | SW 19 | WNW 16 | NW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 13 | NW 15 | WNW 24 | WNW 14 | WNW 22 | WNW 21 | SW 18 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | SW 16 |
5 | 15 | 31 | 74 | 6 | 50 | 701 | 102 | 66 | 50 | 49 | 569 | 54 | 54 | 21 | 91 | 305 | 370 | 336 | 480 | 271 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 19 | NW 11 | NW 12 | WNW 18 | NW 15 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 15 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 24 | WNW 13 | SW 20 | SW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 19 |
37 | 5 | 6 | 61 | 8 | 31 | 27 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 54 | 6 | 6 | 54 | 18 | 61 | 200 | 35 | 17 | 148 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 6 | — | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 9 | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 1286 | 119 | — | 236 | 308 | 457 | 639 | — | — | 1584 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1538 | 48 | 16 | 1413 | 120 | 48 | 1340 | 364 | 60 | 364 | 48 | 0 | 364 | 16 | 5 | 364 | 0 | 0 | 390 | 0 |
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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.










