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Papagayo surfForecast / Santiago / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 -04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Papagayo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Papagayo sea temperature is
12.5° C
(Which is 2.9°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papagayo this week:
The surf forecast for Papagayo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Papagayo in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 4th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papagayo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 11 | SW 6 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | |
453 | 185 | 2794 | 2414 | 2042 | 1486 | 1169 | 614 | 1099 | 1099 | 1657 | 712 | 747 | 542 | 709 | 3108 | 2948 | 2795 | 2174 | 1834 | 1249 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 9:03AM1.24m | 9:12PM1.12m | 9:34AM1.31m | 9:49PM1.08m | 10:04AM1.36m | 10:25PM1.03m | 10:35AM1.38m | 11:01PM0.97m | 11:08AM1.38m | 11:38PM0.91m | 11:43AM1.34m | 00:16AM0.85m | 12:21PM1.29m | 00:59AM0.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:13PM0.19m | 3:12AM0.14m | 3:53PM0.15m | 3:40AM0.16m | 4:32PM0.13m | 4:09AM0.20m | 5:10PM0.14m | 4:38AM0.24m | 5:49PM0.16m | 5:08AM0.28m | 6:31PM0.21m | 5:40AM0.33m | 7:17PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
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Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 50 | 103 | 2794 | 2414 | 2042 | 1486 | 1169 | 614 | 1099 | 1099 | 1657 | 712 | 747 | 45 | 709 | 3108 | 2948 | 2795 | 2174 | 1834 | 1249 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | SW 11 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 11 | WNW 15 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 10 | 26 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 36 | 173 | 387 | 29 | 23 | 33 | 54 | 33 | 26 | 169 | 28 | 17 | 5 | 23 | 60 | 252 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | W 13 | — | NW 18 | NW 18 | SW 20 | NW 13 | NW 13 | — | W 18 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 16 | SW 20 | WNW 12 | WNW 15 |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | — | 12 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 27 | — | 24 | 6 | 23 | 10 | 10 | 180 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | — | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 12 | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 453 | 185 | — | — | — | — | 80 | 122 | 251 | 244 | — | 139 | 53 | 542 | — | — | 44 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 498 | 0 | 24 | 74 | 14 | 26 | 498 | 13 | 68 | 14 | 26 | 68 | 14 | 13 | 74 | 498 | 14 | 68 | 362 | 74 |
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Information about the Papagayo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Papagayo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Papagayo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Papagayo 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 (Papagayo) 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 Papagayo 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.
Papagayo is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Quintero. If you plan a holiday in Santiago, look for hotels and other accommodation in Quintero. Quintero has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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