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Renaca surfForecast / Santiago / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Friday 20 Mar 2026 -04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.2° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Renaca this week:
The surf forecast for Renaca over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Renaca in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 12s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 25th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 25th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Renaca over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1783 | 1357 | 946 | 882 | 533 | 282 | 163 | 1154 | 1279 | 1467 | 653 | 406 | 267 | 561 | 2331 | 2917 | 2967 | 2281 | 1862 | 1619 | 1121 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:25AM 1.27 | 12:47PM 1.38 | 1:05AM 1.17 | 1:28PM 1.40 | 1:50AM 1.04 | 2:14PM 1.37 | 2:42AM 0.90 | 3:11PM 1.31 | 3:52AM 0.78 | 4:23PM 1.24 | 5:33AM 0.71 | 5:53PM 1.22 | 7:21AM 0.75 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:19PM 0.05 | 6:29AM 0.05 | 7:04PM 0.07 | 7:02AM 0.11 | 7:55PM 0.13 | 7:39AM 0.18 | 8:55PM 0.21 | 8:22AM 0.28 | 10:12PM 0.28 | 9:19AM 0.37 | 11:49PM 0.31 | 10:46AM 0.44 | 1:21AM 0.27 | ||||||||||
Fri 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 | ||
| Sunset | 7:57 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 20 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | ||
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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 16 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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