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Maitencillo

Valparaiso Region, Chile

👥Crowded🌀Strong rips

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Maitencillo is a popular beach resort and surf destination within easy reach of Santiago.

Maitencillo surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today3

Fair

2.1mSW@12s

16km/h

2.1m@12s

16km/h

Wed4

Poor

1.4mWSW@11s

17km/h

1.4m@11s

17km/h

Thu5

Fair

1.4mSW@15s

16km/h

1.4m@15s

16km/h

Fri6

Fair

1.9mSW@13s

21km/h

1.9m@13s

21km/h

Sat7

Fair

2.5mSW@10s

9km/h

2.5m@10s

9km/h

Sun8

Fair

2.0mSW@9s

9km/h

2.0m@9s

9km/h

Mon9

Fair

1.3mSW@14s

15km/h

1.3m@14s

15km/h

Tue10

Good

1.6mSW@14s

12km/h

1.6m@14s

12km/h

Wed11

Firing

1.8mSW@13s

8km/h

1.8m@13s

8km/h

Thu12

Firing

1.6mSW@13s

10km/h

1.6m@13s

10km/h

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 14 km/h · PM 15 km/h

Swell

2.1m

SW(235°)

Score: 23/25

Period

12s

Mid-period swell

Score: 14/25

Wind

16km/h

NNW(342°)

Score: 1/25

Weather

19°C

0.2mm33%

First light 6:15amSunrise 6:45amSunset 8:13pmLast light 8:43pm

Windswell

0.2m@2s

Secondary

0.2m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell2.1m @12s SW in window

Wind16 km/h NNW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:15–10:42am · droppingStrike window: 2:49–8:43pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.3–1.5m

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°C

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3m1.5

sec

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15s

14s

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swell

windkm/h

12g22

16g27

20g44

18g35

12g33

2g4

6g15

17g35

29g54

26g54

2g7

3g12

18g37

31g58

26g53

11g24

14g28

21g41

30g57

28g54

6g13

1g10

12g28

14g34

9g32

1g3

1g8

14g30

17g46

10g37

16g35

18g32

19g45

17g36

8g27

5g10

5g13

13g29

23g45

11g50

3g10

4g13

10g23

14g32

10g35

5g15

9g19

12g28

14g36

9g36

tidem

5:42am1.2m

12:42pm0.1m

6:54pm0.9m

12:35am0.3m

6:50am1.1m

1:25pm0.1m

7:45pm1.0m

1:40am0.3m

7:45am1.1m

2:10pm0.1m

8:20pm1.1m

2:35am0.1m

8:30am1.0m

2:46pm0.0m

9:06pm1.2m

3:21am0.1m

9:20am1.0m

3:17pm0.1m

9:42pm1.3m

4:06am0.1m

10:02am1.0m

3:48pm0.1m

10:14pm1.4m

4:51am0.1m

10:43am1.0m

4:25pm0.1m

5:25am0.1m

11:24am1.0m

4:55pm0.2m

6:10am0.1m

11:57am0.9m

5:30pm0.2m

6:51am0.2m

12:30pm0.8m

5:56pm0.3m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

5:42 am

High · 1.16m

12:42 pm

Low · 0.09m

6:54 pm

High · 0.86m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Fair

Components

Swell Direction21/25

Swell Size23/25

Swell Period14/25

Wind1/25

Raw Score59/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+5

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-5

Adjusted Score54/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score54

🌊 Optimal tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Wind16 km/h NNW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SW (230°)
Direction range: 215° - 270°
Size range: 0.6m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 1.5m - 2m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: E (90°)
Offshore range: 50° - 130°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: all
Optimal range: 0.3m - 1.5m

Water temp

14°C

Wetsuit

4/3mm fullsuit

Difficulty

3/10

Crowd level

6/10

Access: Popular beach resort north of Valparaiso.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Maitencillo?

Maitencillo is a beach break in Valparaiso Region, Chile, with peaks that run both left and right.

What swell works best at Maitencillo?

Maitencillo picks up swell from the SW round to the W, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SW. It starts working at around 0.6m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.5 to 2m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Maitencillo?

An E wind is dead offshore at Maitencillo, and anything from the NE round to the SE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Maitencillo?

Maitencillo has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.3m to 1.5m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf Maitencillo?

The most reliable run of swell at Maitencillo comes Mar to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Feb too. Year-round waves. Summer crowds.

How cold is the water at Maitencillo?

The water at Maitencillo averages around 14°C, so you'll want a 4/3mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Maitencillo good for beginners?

Yes, it's one of the friendlier waves around, rated 3/10 for difficulty. Expect a moderate crowd (6/10) when it's on. Popular resort beach. Crowded in summer.