
Surf Forecasts:
Renaca surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 3 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 3 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,421 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period with SW swell.
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 Tuesday (Nov 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Renaca in the next 16 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Renaca over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 9 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2314 | 1838 | 1514 | 1203 | 721 | 1279 | 730 | 1130 | 1677 | 1806 | 1109 | 810 | 783 | 1776 | 1499 | 1291 | 1237 | 1010 | 639 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:11AM1.22m | 7:29PM0.94m | 7:20AM1.19m | 8:21PM1.06m | 8:17AM1.17m | 9:03PM1.18m | 9:07AM1.14m | 9:40PM1.28m | 9:51AM1.11m | 10:14PM1.36m | 10:31AM1.06m | 10:46PM1.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:42PM0.43m | 1:12PM0.16m | 1:06AM0.38m | 2:00PM0.13m | 2:12AM0.31m | 2:41PM0.11m | 3:07AM0.23m | 3:16PM0.11m | 3:54AM0.17m | 3:49PM0.13m | 4:37AM0.13m | 4:20PM0.15m | |||||||
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
8:13 | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 9 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
2314 | 1838 | 1514 | 1203 | 721 | 42 | 730 | 1130 | 1213 | 1806 | 481 | 810 | 783 | 1776 | 1499 | 1291 | 1237 | 1010 | 639 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | WNW 19 | NW 19 | SW 18 | NW 18 | NW 18 | WNW 18 | SW 20 | WNW 16 | NW 16 | SW 14 | NW 16 | SW 13 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 21 | WNW 21 | SW 15 |
12 | 37 | 15 | 51 | 80 | 80 | 31 | 455 | 102 | 66 | 1109 | 38 | 609 | 54 | 54 | 33 | 117 | 305 | 183 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 16 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 16 | — | NW 15 | NW 12 | WNW 24 | WNW 24 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 19 |
7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 42 | 7 | 7 | 65 | — | 54 | 6 | 54 | 54 | 28 | 17 | 231 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 13 | SW 6 | — | SW 13 | SW 7 | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 10 | 14 | 1279 | 216 | — | 1677 | 323 | — | 728 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1421 | 3 | 3 | 1421 | 3 | 5 | 483 | 336 | 5 | 1421 | 3 | 0 | 483 | 3 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
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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.










