Arenillas Negras Surf Break

Arenillas Negras Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 18.50° S 70.32° W

Issued: 7 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arenillas Negras sea temperature is
17.6° C

Normal for this time of year

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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,111 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s 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 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 3rd Jul)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 3rd Jul)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 6th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
2
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
0.8
SW
21
1.2
SW
20
1.4
SW
19
1.7
SW
18
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2090
1874
1693
1283
1674
1465
1116
919
532
1111
1282
1818
1988
1916
1892
1743
1441
1117
796
691
476
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
SW
5
S
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
SW
10
SW
5
SW
10
SSW
5
WSW
5
SE
5
SW
5
SW
0
ESE
5
SW
5
W
0
WNW
5
W
5
SW
5
SW
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
on
High Tide
10:46AM1.22m
11:13PM0.69m
11:19AM1.19m
11:54PM0.70m
11:52AM1.15m
00:37AM0.72m
12:26PM1.10m
1:25AM0.76m
1:04PM1.03m
2:17AM0.81m
1:48PM0.95m
3:13AM0.88m
2:42PM0.87m
4:13AM0.97m
Low Tide
5:44PM0.25m
4:28AM0.30m
6:18PM0.24m
5:06AM0.33m
6:50PM0.24m
5:49AM0.37m
7:23PM0.24m
6:39AM0.42m
7:58PM0.23m
7:43AM0.45m
8:36PM0.23m
8:59AM0.47m
9:19PM0.22m
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clear
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:17
6:17
 mm
Temp °C
17
18
16
18
18
16
18
19
16
18
19
16
19
20
17
18
19
17
19
20
17
Feels °C
17
17
16
18
17
16
18
18
17
18
19
17
20
20
18
19
19
18
20
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
2
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.2
SW
20
1.4
SW
19
1.7
SW
18
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
2090
1874
1693
1283
1674
1465
1116
919
532
1111
1282
1818
1988
1916
1892
1743
1441
1117
796
691
476
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
21
0.8
SSW
8
0.1
S
26
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SW
24
0.6
SW
22
0.8
SW
21
1.1
SSW
8
1.4
SSW
8
1.4
SSW
8
1.3
SSW
8
1.2
SSW
8
1
SSW
8
1
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.6
SW
18
Energy kJ
18
73
13
15
141
375
527
153
270
277
249
202
119
113
88
93
61
57
249
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
26
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
12
0.1
W
18
0.6
SSW
7
Energy kJ
25
189
157
6
36
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
146
948
3
149
149
0
3
3
109
3
0
0
0
3
0
146
0
0
0
146
54
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
7
4
5
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
9
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
6
9
8
6
6
7
9
7
7
9
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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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