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Playa Amarilla surfForecast / Santiago / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 08 May 2026 -04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Playa Amarilla surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Amarilla sea temperature is
12.3° C
(Which is 2.8°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Amarilla this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Amarilla over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Amarilla in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 8th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 9th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 10th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Amarilla over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 9 | SW 9 | |
1742 | 1290 | 726 | 554 | 1251 | 2027 | 784 | 546 | 505 | 1443 | 690 | 569 | 325 | 265 | 236 | 386 | 431 | 201 | 350 | 269 | 325 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 2:48PM1.11m | 4:12AM0.69m | 3:49PM1.08m | 5:26AM0.74m | 4:51PM1.07m | 6:20AM0.84m | 5:50PM1.07m | 7:01AM0.96m | 6:44PM1.08m | 7:38AM1.10m | 7:35PM1.09m | 8:16AM1.25m | 8:25PM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:21PM0.35m | 8:52AM0.53m | 11:19PM0.33m | 10:22AM0.54m | 00:04AM0.28m | 11:42AM0.50m | 00:41AM0.23m | 12:46PM0.42m | 1:16AM0.19m | 1:41PM0.32m | 1:51AM0.14m | 2:33PM0.21m | 2:27AM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
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Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 |
12 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 |
 kJ | 1742 | 1290 | 726 | 554 | 1251 | 2027 | 784 | 294 | 293 | 1443 | 690 | 569 | 325 | 265 | 236 | 386 | 431 | 172 | 190 | 269 | 325 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | NW 16 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | NW 15 | WNW 19 | SW 9 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | NW 18 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 15 | SW 7 | NW 15 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 41 | 41 | 37 | 481 | 33 | 37 | 325 | 546 | 505 | 49 | 123 | 80 | 66 | 51 | 144 | 25 | 104 | 75 | 350 | 221 | 242 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 12 | NW 14 | WNW 14 | NW 16 | NW 16 | WSW 11 | SW 7 | NW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 290 | 6 | 21 | 111 | 267 | 167 | 29 | 18 | 66 | 127 | 40 | 26 | 104 | 78 | 201 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 5 | SW 7 | — | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 326 | 87 | 143 | — | 619 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 168 | 411 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 115 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
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Information about the Playa Amarilla Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Amarilla provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Amarilla can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Amarilla 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 (Playa Amarilla) 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 Playa Amarilla 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Santiago? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Amarilla, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Santiago, consider staying in Vina del Mar which is 12 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Santiago where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Quintero which is 16 km (10 miles) away, Quilpue, Villa Alemana and Valparaiso.
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