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Matanzas La Boca

O'Higgins Region, Chile
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Matanzas La Boca is a right point break at the famous kitesurfing town. Unlike the left point (Matanzas), this right works at low tide but requires early morning sessions before the notorious afternoon winds blow in.

Matanzas La Boca surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast
Today20
36
Poor
2.1m@12s
20km/h
Mon21
37
Poor
1.8m@11s
17km/h
Tue22
30
Poor
1.2m@11s
12km/h
Wed23
31
Poor
1.0m@11s
5km/h
Thu24
52
Fair
2.0m@13s
20km/h
Fri25
50
Fair
1.9m@11s
9km/h
Sat26
62
Fair
1.7m@14s
10km/h
Sun27
43
Poor
1.3m@12s
8km/h
Mon28
28
Poor
1.1m@11s
7km/h
Tue29
30
Poor
0.8m@12s
13km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 25 km/h · PM 16 km/h · Low tide at 1pm (0.5m)
Swell
2.1m
W(264°)
Score: 25/25
Period
12s
Medium period swell
Score: 14/25
Wind
20km/h
NW(310°)
Score: 0/25
Weather
14°C
2.5mm70%
First light 7:09amSunrise 7:39amSunset 7:42pmLast light 8:12pm
Windswell0.7m@3sSecondary0.7mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 7:09am–8:12pm · through lowIdeal tide: 0.3–1.2m
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°C
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3m1.5
sec
12s
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swell
windkm/h
23g37
27g44
21g44
16g35
17g33
15g24
17g28
17g30
18g34
20g35
7g15
7g12
9g19
23g40
19g39
3g5
2g4
2g10
5g15
13g32
17g26
14g34
22g40
23g39
22g41
8g22
9g17
3g16
15g30
12g27
4g10
3g8
8g21
19g36
19g39
5g17
5g11
6g19
14g30
8g32
7g10
4g14
6g21
11g28
9g29
11g21
11g19
8g27
18g36
19g40
tidem
6:18am1.1m
1:54pm0.5m
7:30pm0.7m
12:42am0.5m
7:30am1.1m
2:30pm0.3m
8:20pm0.8m
1:38am0.4m
8:12am1.2m
3:03pm0.3m
9:00pm0.8m
2:23am0.3m
8:48am1.3m
3:30pm0.2m
9:30pm1.0m
3:02am0.3m
9:25am1.4m
3:55pm0.1m
9:57pm1.1m
3:39am0.3m
9:55am1.4m
4:22pm0.2m
10:22pm1.3m
4:18am0.2m
10:26am1.5m
4:46pm0.1m
4:56am0.1m
11:01am1.4m
5:12pm0.1m
5:37am0.1m
11:38am1.2m
5:41pm0.0m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

6:18 am
High tide - 1.12m
1:54 pm
Low tide - 0.45m
7:30 pm
High tide - 0.73m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

36
Poor
Components
Swell Direction7/25
Swell Size25/25
Swell Period14/25
Wind0/25
Raw Score46/100
Adjustments
🌊 Tide+5
💨 Gusty Wind-5
⚠️ Weak Component-10
Adjusted Score36/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score36
🌊 Optimal tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SW (225°)
Direction range
200° - 250°
Size range
1.2m - 2.4m
Ideal size
1.7m - 2.1m
Height multiplier
0.97×
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
E (90°)
Offshore range
70° - 110°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
low
Optimal range
0.3m - 1.2m

Water temp

14°C

Wetsuit

4/3mm fullsuit

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

4/10

Access: Famous for afternoon wind. Mornings only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Matanzas La Boca?

The Matanzas La Boca profile favors low tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.2m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Matanzas La Boca?

The Matanzas La Boca profile uses wind from E (90°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 70° to 110°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Matanzas La Boca?

The Matanzas La Boca scoring profile favors swell from SW (200° to 250°), a swell-height range of 1.2m to 2.4m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

When is the best time of year to surf Matanzas La Boca?

The main season at Matanzas La Boca is Apr-Sep. A secondary window runs Mar, Oct. Morning only. Afternoon winds destroy it.

How do I get to Matanzas La Boca?

The spot profile lists SCL as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 155 minutes. Famous for afternoon wind. Mornings only.

What kind of wave is Matanzas La Boca?

Matanzas La Boca is a point break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 5/10.

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Sep

Secondary: Mar, Oct

Morning only. Afternoon winds destroy it.

Getting There

Airport
SCL
Drive time
155 min
Data quality
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