Renaca surf break

Renaca surfForecast / Santiago / Chile

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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
12.8° C
(Which is 2.0°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 Monday (May 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Renaca in the next 16 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 18th May)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 18th May)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 24th May)5ft (1.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Renaca over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sun
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
0
1
2
2
2
3
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
1.1
SW
16
1.3
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
557
392
336
734
721
604
265
594
196
396
273
224
134
94
163
209
558
701
826
528
444
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
SW
5
SSW
5
WNW
10
WSW
0
SSE
5
WSW
5
W
5
ENE
10
NNW
5
W
5
SE
5
W
10
WSW
0
S
10
W
10
W
5
E
5
SE
15
SW
glassy
on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
High Tide
10:56PM1.00m
11:10AM1.61m
11:49PM0.95m
12:01PM1.59m
00:45AM0.89m
12:56PM1.53m
1:48AM0.84m
1:55PM1.44m
2:58AM0.83m
2:59PM1.34m
4:13AM0.86m
4:06PM1.24m
5:25AM0.92m
5:13PM1.15m
Low Tide
4:31AM0.11m
5:58PM-0.01m
5:18AM0.14m
6:56PM0.02m
6:09AM0.20m
7:57PM0.07m
7:07AM0.27m
9:02PM0.11m
8:16AM0.34m
10:07PM0.14m
9:36AM0.40m
11:07PM0.16m
11:00AM0.42m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:53
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:51
5:51
5:50
5:50
Temp °C
14
17
18
15
17
17
14
16
16
13
14
15
12
15
15
13
13
13
12
14
16
12
14
15
13
15
14
12
14
13
12
12
13
12
13
13
13
12
12
12
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
10
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1
SW
9
1.4
SW
13
1
SW
9
1.2
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
1.1
SW
16
1.3
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
Energy kJ
557
392
281
734
721
604
166
594
173
396
273
224
134
69
163
209
558
701
826
528
444
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
9
1
SW
10
1
SW
13
0.4
NW
15
0.3
W
11
0.3
W
11
0.9
SW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
9
0.5
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
WSW
12
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.4
NW
16
0.3
NW
16
Energy kJ
220
181
336
54
22
21
265
45
196
44
56
53
61
31
31
22
61
27
24
66
41
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
13
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
NW
13
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.4
NW
13
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.3
NW
13
0.2
W
8
0.2
WNW
16
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
Energy kJ
7
21
54
14
21
28
18
17
45
15
14
6
49
94
47
81
27
5
26
22
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
3
Energy kJ
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
0
3
53
0
0
53
0
0
0
0
0
24
0
78
53
0
178
134
0
0
167
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
4
2
3
3
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
4
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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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