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Matanzas

O'Higgins Region, Chile

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Matanzas is Chile's premier kitesurfing spot. Surfers: mornings only.

Matanzas surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Fair

1.7mWSW@15s

17km/h

1.7m@15s

17km/h

Thu5

Fair

1.7mSW@15s

21km/h

1.7m@15s

21km/h

Fri6

Fair

2.3mSW@15s

21km/h

2.3m@15s

21km/h

Sat7

Poor

2.5mSW@13s

14km/h

2.5m@13s

14km/h

Sun8

Fair

2.2mSW@12s

8km/h

2.2m@12s

8km/h

Mon9

Poor

1.8mSW@14s

22km/h

1.8m@14s

22km/h

Tue10

Fair

1.9mSW@15s

17km/h

1.9m@15s

17km/h

Wed11

Fair

1.9mSW@14s

12km/h

1.9m@14s

12km/h

Thu12

Fair

1.9mSW@14s

14km/h

1.9m@14s

14km/h

Fri13

Poor

1.6mWSW@13s

17km/h

1.6m@13s

17km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 8 km/h · PM 28 km/h · High tide at 6am (1.1m)

Swell

1.7m

WSW(237°)

Score: 19/25

Period

15s

Groundswell

Score: 23/25

Wind

17km/h

SSW(213°)

Score: 1/25

Weather

17°C

0.0mm0%

First light 6:13amSunrise 6:43amSunset 8:18pmLast light 8:48pm

Windswell

0.6m@3s

Secondary

0.2m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.7m @15s WSW in window

Wind17 km/h SSW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:13–11:09am · through highStrike window: 4:05–8:48pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.4–1.5m

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°C

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3m1.5

sec

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swell

windkm/h

9g16

8g18

16g32

28g51

29g50

9g16

11g21

23g43

32g58

29g54

15g30

15g28

22g41

29g53

27g49

8g21

5g14

12g26

23g43

25g47

2g4

1g9

12g27

16g34

10g34

23g38

27g47

25g46

23g46

11g45

7g9

6g15

16g35

30g54

27g58

5g27

5g21

13g30

21g41

18g45

3g15

5g14

15g30

25g48

22g51

8g23

9g22

15g35

26g49

26g54

tidem

12:42am0.3m

6:57am1.1m

1:35pm0.1m

7:55pm1.0m

1:46am0.2m

7:53am1.1m

2:14pm0.1m

8:34pm1.1m

2:43am0.1m

8:39am1.1m

2:54pm0.0m

9:12pm1.2m

3:26am0.1m

9:30am1.0m

3:25pm0.1m

9:50pm1.3m

4:14am0.1m

10:06am1.0m

3:58pm0.1m

10:25pm1.4m

4:58am0.1m

10:50am1.0m

4:30pm0.1m

5:30am0.1m

11:30am1.0m

5:00pm0.3m

6:16am0.2m

12:06pm0.9m

5:30pm0.3m

6:57am0.2m

12:42pm0.8m

6:03pm0.3m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

12:42 am

Low · 0.28m

6:57 am

High · 1.12m

1:35 pm

Low · 0.07m

7:55 pm

High · 1.02m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Fair

Components

Swell Direction14/25

Swell Size19/25

Swell Period23/25

Wind1/25

Raw Score57/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+5

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-5

Adjusted Score52/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score52

🌊 Optimal tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Swell1.7m @15s WSW in window

Wind17 km/h SSW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SW (220°)
Direction range: 190° - 260°
Size range: 1m - 3.5m
Ideal size: 2.1m - 2.9m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 16s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: E (85°)
Offshore range: 45° - 125°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid to high
Optimal range: 0.4m - 1.5m

Water temp

13°C

Wetsuit

4/3mm fullsuit

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

4/10

Access: Famous kitesurfing spot. Mornings for surfing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Matanzas?

Matanzas is a point break in O'Higgins Region, Chile, that mostly breaks left.

What swell works best at Matanzas?

Matanzas picks up swell from the S round to the W, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SW. It starts working at around 1m and handles up to about 3.5m, with the sweet spot around 2.1 to 2.9m. Period matters too: aim for 16s or longer, as anything under 12s 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 Matanzas?

An E wind is dead offshore at Matanzas, and anything from the NE round to the SE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Matanzas?

Matanzas is at its best around the mid to high tide, roughly 0.4m to 1.5m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf Matanzas?

The most reliable run of swell at Matanzas comes Apr to Sep. There's a second window in Mar and Oct too. Famous for strong afternoon winds. Morning surf.

How cold is the water at Matanzas?

The water at Matanzas averages around 13°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 Matanzas good for beginners?

It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Strong afternoon winds. Morning only.

How do I get to Matanzas?

The nearest airport on our list is SCL, then it's roughly a 2.5-hour drive. Famous kitesurfing spot. Mornings for surfing.

What other surf spots are near Matanzas?

The closest breaks we track are Roca Cuadrada (0.6 km), Matanzas La Boca (1.4 km) and Pupuya (7.0 km), handy when Matanzas isn't working. We track 6 spots around O'Higgins Region in total.