Playa Amarilla Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.92° S 71.53° W

Playa Amarilla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Amarilla sea temperature is
14.0° C
0.8° 

Playa Amarilla surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Amarilla surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,606 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period with SW swell.

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 (Aug 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 7th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 8th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Amarilla over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
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PM
Night
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AM
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
0
3
2
1
4
3
1
4
4
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
1.6
SW
8
0.9
SW
12
1.2
SW
15
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.3
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.4
WSW
19
0.9
WSW
18
1
WSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
418
292
203
623
3438
3038
2775
2214
2735
2558
1778
1229
800
453
357
165
142
497
580
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
SSW
25
SSW
10
SE
15
SSW
30
SSW
15
S
15
S
25
SSW
10
SSE
5
S
10
SSW
10
S
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SSE
10
S
10
SSW
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:38AM1.15m
5:04PM0.76m
5:57AM1.22m
6:42PM0.75m
7:09AM1.33m
7:58PM0.80m
8:11AM1.44m
8:55PM0.88m
9:04AM1.54m
9:43PM0.96m
9:51AM1.60m
10:26PM1.04m
Low Tide
9:37PM0.34m
11:40AM0.41m
10:51PM0.36m
1:09PM0.32m
00:12AM0.34m
2:14PM0.21m
1:23AM0.27m
3:07PM0.10m
2:23AM0.19m
3:52PM0.01m
3:15AM0.11m
4:33PM-0.05m
4:04AM0.06m
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7:31
7:30
7:28
7:28
7:26
7:26
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6:10
6:12
6:13
6:13
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6:15
6:15
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Temp °C
12
12
13
10
12
13
9
11
13
10
11
12
10
11
12
11
12
14
14
Feels °C
9
9
9
7
7
8
4
6
7
6
8
9
7
8
10
8
9
12
12
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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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