Arenillas Negras Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.50° S 70.32° W

Arenillas Negras Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arenillas Negras sea temperature is
18.5° C
1.5° 

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 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SW swell with 961 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 14th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 18th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 18th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
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Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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Night
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
0
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
9
1.3
SSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
813
605
614
529
492
609
396
389
674
466
534
466
434
746
878
688
689
542
320
246
297
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
5
SW
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
SW
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
W
5
WSW
10
SW
0
NNE
20
SSW
10
W
10
SW
5
SSW
5
W
10
SW
5
SSW
5
W
10
WSW
5
NW
Wind State
on
glassy
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
10:09AM1.32m
10:37PM0.93m
10:51AM1.24m
11:23PM0.97m
11:32AM1.13m
00:10AM0.98m
12:13PM1.00m
00:58AM0.99m
12:56PM0.87m
1:51AM0.98m
1:42PM0.76m
2:52AM0.97m
2:42PM0.67m
3:59AM0.98m
Low Tide
4:45PM0.09m
4:24AM0.14m
5:22PM0.11m
5:15AM0.20m
5:58PM0.15m
6:08AM0.27m
6:34PM0.19m
7:06AM0.35m
7:10PM0.24m
8:13AM0.41m
7:50PM0.30m
9:35AM0.45m
8:39PM0.34m
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7:01
7:01
7:00
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:56
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6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
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Temp °C
18
19
17
19
19
17
19
19
17
17
17
18
18
18
17
18
19
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18
19
16
Feels °C
18
19
19
20
19
19
19
18
18
18
17
18
17
17
17
18
18
17
18
18
17
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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.

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