Arenillas Negras Surf Break

Arenillas Negras Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 18.50° S 70.32° W

Issued: 7 pm 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arenillas Negras sea temperature is
17.8° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Arenillas Negras surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Arenillas Negras surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,070 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Jun 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 17th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 22nd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 22nd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arenillas Negras over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tue
23
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
1
3
1
2
3
2
2
4
5
3
!
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
11
0.7
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SW
21
0.9
SW
20
1.4
SW
18
2.2
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
208
273
445
522
545
621
357
255
220
245
189
278
291
277
634
1351
3032
3312
4019
3200
2736
Wind (km/h)
0
SSW
5
WNW
5
SW
5
SSW
5
SW
5
SW
0
SE
5
WSW
5
SW
0
WNW
5
W
5
SW
0
NNE
10
SW
5
SW
5
SW
5
WSW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
WSW
10
SW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
on
on
High Tide
10:16PM0.74m
10:41AM1.45m
11:12PM0.74m
11:33AM1.40m
00:12AM0.75m
12:25PM1.32m
1:15AM0.77m
1:18PM1.21m
2:22AM0.81m
2:12PM1.09m
3:29AM0.87m
3:10PM0.97m
4:33AM0.94m
4:09PM0.87m
Low Tide
3:43AM0.12m
5:41PM0.12m
4:37AM0.16m
6:33PM0.13m
5:34AM0.22m
7:25PM0.15m
6:37AM0.30m
8:16PM0.17m
7:47AM0.37m
9:05PM0.18m
9:06AM0.43m
9:53PM0.20m
10:30AM0.45m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:12
6:12
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:14
 mm
Temp °C
17
17
18
17
18
19
17
17
19
16
18
19
17
18
18
16
17
18
16
17
19
Feels °C
18
17
17
18
19
18
18
18
19
17
18
19
18
18
17
17
17
17
17
17
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
11
0.7
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.9
SW
20
1.4
SW
18
2.2
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
Energy kJ
169
273
445
522
545
621
357
246
169
140
189
53
78
76
634
1351
3032
3312
4019
3200
2736
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
WSW
10
0.5
SW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SSW
7
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
7
1
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
9
1.2
SSW
10
Energy kJ
208
260
63
41
30
30
214
255
220
245
41
278
291
207
61
62
247
212
269
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
11
0.7
SW
10
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.1
SW
11
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SSW
4
0.4
SW
8
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SSW
11
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
21
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
Energy kJ
91
102
33
31
27
5
17
3
16
170
64
178
136
277
142
144
119
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
5
0.2
S
4
0.4
SSW
3
0.2
S
3
0.4
SSW
4
Energy kJ
2
2
4
1
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
5
5
5
5
5
Distance (km)
0
54
16
3
0
3
0
0
146
0
16
54
0
54
146
0
0
149
1
54
149
Best forecast wave conditions in Atacama
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
7
2
2
8
2
3
4
5
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
8
6
6
7
4
7
5
5
8
4
7
5
5
5
5
5
7
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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).

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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.

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