
Surf Forecasts:
Arenillas Negras surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,187 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period with SSW 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 (Jun 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period. 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 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 29th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 29th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arenillas Negras over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3029 | 2606 | 2049 | 1388 | 1069 | 1150 | 2283 | 2182 | 1699 | 1323 | 1059 | 763 | 1333 | 1149 | 868 | 1016 | 1285 | 2060 | 1955 | 2314 | 3789 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | on | on | off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:09PM0.87m | 5:31AM1.01m | 5:10PM0.79m | 6:22AM1.08m | 6:09PM0.73m | 7:07AM1.14m | 7:04PM0.69m | 7:48AM1.18m | 7:52PM0.68m | 8:27AM1.21m | 8:36PM0.67m | 9:04AM1.23m | 9:16PM0.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:30AM0.45m | 10:39PM0.22m | 11:50AM0.43m | 11:22PM0.23m | 12:59PM0.40m | 00:04AM0.24m | 1:55PM0.36m | 00:44AM0.24m | 2:42PM0.32m | 1:23AM0.24m | 3:23PM0.30m | 2:02AM0.24m | 4:01PM0.27m | 2:39AM0.25m | |||||||
7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
3029 | 2606 | 2049 | 1388 | 1069 | 745 | 2283 | 2182 | 1699 | 1323 | 1059 | 763 | 1333 | 1149 | 868 | 1016 | 1285 | 2060 | 1278 | 2314 | 3789 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | — |
— | — | — | 547 | 932 | 1150 | 540 | 418 | 402 | 325 | 264 | 319 | 305 | 612 | 396 | 305 | 248 | 681 | 1955 | 931 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 20 | — | — | — | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 24 | — | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 790 | — | — | — | 63 | 134 | 379 | 22 | — | 72 | 253 | 134 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 149 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 146 | 0 | 191 | 146 | 0 | 0 | 146 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 146 | 146 | 0 | 146 | 191 | 1 |
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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.









