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Lat Long: 18.50° S 70.32° W

Arenillas Negras Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arenillas Negras sea temperature is
20.2°C
1.6° 

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 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,929 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Saturday (Oct 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 17th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 17th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 17th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
17
2
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1
SW
13
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SSW
18
1.4
SW
18
1.6
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
2
SW
15
2.1
SW
15
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2285
1904
1339
813
623
588
371
942
686
957
1068
1263
1419
1591
1552
1692
1915
1339
1045
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
5
SW
10
WSW
5
SSW
5
W
15
WSW
0
WNW
5
SW
10
WSW
10
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5
SW
15
WSW
0
W
0
SW
15
SW
5
SSW
5
SW
10
SW
5
S
Wind State
glassy
glassy
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glassy
glassy
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
2:10AM1.05m
2:44PM0.61m
3:09AM1.01m
4:15PM0.60m
4:17AM0.99m
5:40PM0.65m
5:22AM0.99m
6:38PM0.72m
6:18AM1.00m
7:20PM0.81m
7:04AM1.02m
7:56PM0.90m
Low Tide
9:33AM0.41m
7:41PM0.44m
10:48AM0.42m
8:53PM0.49m
11:50AM0.39m
10:24PM0.50m
12:36PM0.35m
11:46PM0.48m
1:12PM0.30m
00:48AM0.43m
1:42PM0.26m
1:41AM0.38m
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Feels °C
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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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