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Arenillas Negras surfForecast / Atacama / Chile

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 17 May 2025 -04
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Arenillas Negras surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Arenillas Negras sea temperature is
17.6° C
(Which is 2.2°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arenillas Negras this week:

The surf forecast for Arenillas Negras over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 17) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arenillas Negras in the next 12 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 17th May)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 23rd May)7.5ft (2.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 23rd May)8ft (2.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arenillas Negras over the next 12 days.

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Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
SW
2.2
SSW
2.2
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SW
1.9
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
2.4
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
Period(s) (?)141514141313131312121119181716161515171616161517161615141414131313121213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)172223481960150912351127123511809647695831111190116912087174215891326335334593001294424544484349928812146178515541447125311981044795706947
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
10
SW
5
S
10
SW
10
SW
5
S
5
SW
10
SW
5
S
5
WSW
10
SW
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
W
5
SW
5
W
10
WSW
5
SSW
5
W
5
WSW
0
N
5
WSW
5
WSW
0
ESE
5
SW
10
SW
0
SE
5
SW
10
SW
0
WSW
5
SW
10
WSW
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononglassononglassglassoncross-
on
ononglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onglassononglassononglassononglassglassglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:07PM
1.16
12:42AM
0.63
12:51PM
1.13
1:45AM
0.63
1:43PM
1.11
2:57AM
0.67
2:40PM
1.08
4:06AM
0.74
3:41PM
1.05
5:04AM
0.85
4:43PM
1.02
5:55AM
0.98
5:42PM
0.98
6:43AM
1.12
6:39PM
0.95
7:29AM
1.25
7:34PM
0.90
8:16AM
1.36
8:27PM
0.86
9:03AM
1.43
9:20PM
0.81
9:51AM
1.45
10:13PM
0.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:22PM
0.34
5:39AM
0.40
8:15PM
0.34
6:33AM
0.44
9:08PM
0.32
7:44AM
0.47
9:57PM
0.29
9:10AM
0.48
10:42PM
0.24
10:34AM
0.45
11:25PM
0.20
11:50AM
0.39
12:06AM
0.16
12:56PM
0.32
12:47AM
0.12
1:57PM
0.24
1:29AM
0.10
2:54PM
0.18
2:13AM
0.09
3:50PM
0.15
2:57AM
0.11
4:45PM
0.14
3:43AM
0.14
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Sunrise7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:05--
Sunset-6:14--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:12--6:12--6:12--6:12--6:12--6:12--6:12-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192018191917181917181917191917192017192018192018192017182017191917181917
Feels °C (?)192019191818191818191918201918202019202020202020202018182018201817191918

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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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 12 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.

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