Renaca surf break

Renaca surfForecast / Santiago / Chile

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Saturday 07 Mar 2026 -04
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Renaca surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Renaca sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Renaca this week:

The surf forecast for Renaca over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 22s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Renaca in the next 12 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 07) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 7th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 22s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 10th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 10th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Renaca over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
4
4
4
3
0
!
!
!
2
3
1
2
3
2
!
!
!
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
WSW
1.7
SW
2.2
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
WSW
2.1
WSW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
1.7
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.9
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)111121201817161517161413131312201917161615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2681985842207304036522986201656674960338322001750936558115724755006384041362830
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
20
NNW
5
ENE
5
NNE
15
NW
5
SW
10
S
20
WSW
10
SSW
0
NNE
15
W
10
SSW
5
S
15
WSW
10
S
5
SSE
15
WSW
10
S
0
SSW
15
W
0
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
offoffcrossoncross-
on
oncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
glasscross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:45PM
1.23
1:57AM
1.03
2:20PM
1.19
2:33AM
0.90
3:01PM
1.13
3:16AM
0.78
3:53PM
1.06
4:24AM
0.68
5:10PM
1.02
6:38AM
0.64
6:47PM
1.03
8:24AM
0.69
8:01PM
1.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:01PM
0.24
7:54AM
0.26
8:47PM
0.33
8:21AM
0.35
9:45PM
0.42
8:53AM
0.43
11:12PM
0.48
9:39AM
0.51
1:09AM
0.48
11:22AM
0.56
2:28AM
0.41
1:10PM
0.53
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sunrise7:39--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:41--7:43--7:43--
Sunset-8:14--8:13--8:12--8:09--8:08--8:07--8:07-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181916191918232419202219202218222419202016
Feels °C (?)161717181819212117182017182017202218191917
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Information about the Renaca Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Renaca provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Renaca can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Renaca 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 (Renaca) 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 Renaca 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.

Renaca is 11 km (7 miles) from the city of Vina del Mar. If you plan a holiday in Santiago, look for hotels and other accommodation in Vina del Mar. Vina del Mar has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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