
Surf Forecasts:
Arenillas Negras surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,069 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arenillas Negras this week:
The surf forecast for Arenillas Negras over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arenillas Negras in the next 16 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arenillas Negras over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
631 | 733 | 969 | 854 | 1036 | 996 | 803 | 607 | 414 | 255 | 361 | 479 | 375 | 309 | 458 | 436 | 326 | 558 | 785 | 698 | 646 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on |
High Tide | 9:12PM0.75m | 9:40AM1.44m | 10:05PM0.78m | 10:28AM1.41m | 10:58PM0.81m | 11:15AM1.35m | 11:51PM0.84m | 12:01PM1.25m | 00:45AM0.87m | 12:47PM1.12m | 1:43AM0.90m | 1:34PM0.99m | 2:43AM0.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:46PM0.13m | 2:44AM0.10m | 4:33PM0.10m | 3:38AM0.10m | 5:18PM0.09m | 4:31AM0.14m | 6:02PM0.10m | 5:26AM0.20m | 6:46PM0.13m | 6:24AM0.28m | 7:28PM0.16m | 7:27AM0.36m | 8:10PM0.20m | 8:40AM0.42m | |||||||
— | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | |
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | 6:22 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 |
469 | 733 | 969 | 854 | 1036 | 996 | 803 | 607 | 414 | 255 | 361 | 479 | 375 | 229 | 458 | 436 | 307 | 558 | 785 | 698 | 646 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | — | W 12 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
631 | 181 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 15 | 34 | 79 | 173 | 196 | 325 | 309 | 346 | 187 | 326 | 164 | 167 | 193 | 180 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | SSW 7 | — | NW 13 | W 13 | — | — | W 12 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 9 | W 22 | W 22 | W 21 | W 21 |
16 | 17 | — | 7 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 22 | 42 | 79 | 73 | 70 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 0 | 54 | 109 | 0 | 54 | 109 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 54 |
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Information about the Arenillas Negras Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Arenillas Negras provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Arenillas Negras can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Arenillas Negras 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 (Arenillas Negras) 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 Arenillas Negras 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.
Arenillas Negras is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Arica. If you plan a holiday in Atacama, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arica. Arica has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











