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Arenillas Negras surfForecast / Atacama / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 11 May 2026 -04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.8° C
(Which is 1.3°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 5PM. 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 (Mon 11th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 11th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 18th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arenillas Negras over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | |
316 | 630 | 636 | 574 | 746 | 612 | 503 | 503 | 453 | 380 | 286 | 415 | 676 | 577 | 552 | 431 | 271 | 428 | 943 | 1094 | 1289 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | |
High Tide | 4:28PM1.00m | 5:46AM0.86m | 5:23PM0.98m | 6:28AM0.98m | 6:15PM0.97m | 7:08AM1.10m | 7:05PM0.95m | 7:49AM1.22m | 7:54PM0.91m | 8:31AM1.32m | 8:43PM0.88m | 9:16AM1.40m | 9:32PM0.83m | 10:02AM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:23PM0.29m | 11:21AM0.47m | 11:59PM0.24m | 12:24PM0.40m | 00:35AM0.20m | 1:21PM0.33m | 1:11AM0.16m | 2:15PM0.26m | 1:49AM0.13m | 3:07PM0.20m | 2:29AM0.12m | 4:00PM0.16m | 3:11AM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 |
 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | 6:13 |
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Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 20 |
21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 316 | 630 | 636 | 574 | 746 | 612 | 503 | 503 | 453 | 380 | 286 | 415 | 676 | 577 | 552 | 431 | 248 | 376 | 943 | 1094 | 1289 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | W 12 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SW 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 286 | 395 | 194 | 186 | 129 | 98 | 90 | 69 | 44 | 37 | 165 | 174 | 3 | 37 | 81 | 154 | 271 | 428 | 152 | 40 | 84 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | W 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | NW 13 | NW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 8 | W 12 | W 18 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 16 | SSW 9 | SW 12 | SSW 9 | NW 15 | NW 15 |
| kJ | 143 | 3 | 118 | 118 | 8 | 49 | 129 | 7 | 7 | 50 | 36 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 48 | 141 | 44 | 8 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 146 | 0 | 54 | 146 | 0 | 54 | 146 | 0 | 54 | 146 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 109 | 0 | 54 | 109 | 0 | 146 |
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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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