Surf spot

El Mejoral-Algarrobo

Forecast conditions and map view for El Mejoral-Algarrobo in Chile, Central Santiago. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Chile, Central Santiago
Coordinates: -33.3585, -71.6710

Metric
Metric	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00
Wave height (m)	1.3	1.6	1.8	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.7	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.9	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2
Wave direction	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW
Wave period (s)	9.6	8.1	7.3	6.6	7.1	7.1	7	6.6	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6	6.8	6.5	6.6	6.7	6.6	6.6	6.7	7	7.3	7	5.8	10.8	10.7	10.4	10.3	10.2	10	9.8	9.8	9.7	9.8	9.7	5	4.8	4.4	4.5	5.4	9.6	4.6	5.3	9.2	10.1	9.8	9.8	9.6	9.4	9.4	9.3	9.2	9.1	9	8.9
Wave energy (kJ)	299	328	341	212	271	245	235	212	183	172	151	124	109	92	114	93	105	115	121	130	134	141	162	153	109	325	305	274	257	223	200	186	175	159	136	127	35	37	37	39	49	90	31	40	130	165	186	198	205	214	222	227	228	231	233	231
Wind speed (km/h)	2.6	3.1	5.9	5.9	15.8	19.8	10.1	4.6	7.6	5.5	5.6	4	7.9	11.9	8	6.9	6.2	3.1	5.2	5.4	10.2	15.6	11.9	7.1	6.6	7.3	7.3	12	10.1	9.3	6.9	7.4	5.7	4.8	5.1	3.4	7.9	10.5	6.6	3.9	5.5	3.2	5.1	3.4	9.4	14.3	10.5	1	0.8	0	5.6	5.4	13.4	18.4	14.4	1.1
Wind direction	SEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SECross-off	SEOffshore	SOffshore	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SEGlassy	ECross	SSEOffshore	ENECross	ENEGlassy	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWOffshore	ECross	ECross	SEGlassy	SECross-off	SEOffshore	SOffshore	SSWCross-off	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SECross-off	ESECross-off	ECross-off	ECross	SOffshore	SWCross-off	WCross-on	NNWOnshore	NNEOnshore	NNEGlassy	NECross-on	NNWGlassy	WCross	WCross	WSWCross	SSWGlassy	SOffshore	ESEGlassy	SECross-off	ESEGlassy	SSWOffshore	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	NWGlassy	WSWGlassy	WGlassy	ESECross-off	ECross	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWGlassy

El Mejoral / Algarrobo is a surf spot on Chile’s central coast, in the Algarrobo area west of Santiago. It’s part of the broader Central Chile surf zone, known for cool water, consistent Southern Hemisphere swell, and a mix of beach and point-style waves along rocky coastline.

Spot description

Wave type: Typically a beachbreak / reefy-beachbreak mix depending on sand movement and season.
Wave quality: Can offer fun, rippable waves when swell lines up, but conditions can change quickly with tides and sand shifts.
Best swell: Works best with W to SW swell arriving from the South Pacific.
Wind: Offshore conditions are usually helped by northerly or northeasterly winds, while strong onshore coastal winds can make it messy.
Crowd level: Can be crowded on good days, especially because it’s accessible from Santiago and popular with weekend surfers.
Skill level: Generally suited to intermediate surfers, though beginners may find smaller, softer days manageable.

Conditions and hazards

Water temperature: Cold year-round, so a wetsuit is essential.
Risks: Potential rocks, rips, and shifting peaks depending on the exact section and sandbars.
Best time to surf: Often autumn and winter bring more consistent and powerful swells, while summer may offer smaller, cleaner waves.

Nearby vibe

Algarrobo is a popular coastal town with a relaxed beach-town atmosphere, making it a common escape from Santiago for day trips or weekend surf sessions.