Playa Blanca Surf Break

Playa Blanca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 26.24° S 70.65° W

Issued: 7 pm 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Playa Blanca sea temperature is
15.4° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Playa Blanca surf forecast from 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,778 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Blanca this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Blanca over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Blanca in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) 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 (Thu 25th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 27th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 29th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
1
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
1
3
4
2
3
2
!
!
2
2
!
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.7
SW
10
1.3
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
11
1.6
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
2.1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1456
962
1068
677
565
535
853
924
2782
3208
2536
1776
1805
2952
2436
1399
1225
1552
2233
1219
2185
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
NW
0
SSW
15
S
5
WSW
0
WNW
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
SW
5
SSE
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
10
NNW
10
NW
10
N
10
NW
5
NNW
5
N
5
WNW
10
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:40AM1.07m
6:50PM0.73m
7:25AM1.11m
7:46PM0.71m
8:06AM1.15m
8:34PM0.71m
8:46AM1.19m
9:17PM0.71m
9:25AM1.22m
9:56PM0.72m
10:04AM1.24m
10:35PM0.73m
10:42AM1.25m
Low Tide
11:53PM0.24m
1:21PM0.32m
00:36AM0.26m
2:13PM0.27m
1:19AM0.26m
2:58PM0.22m
2:00AM0.25m
3:38PM0.18m
2:40AM0.23m
4:17PM0.15m
3:19AM0.22m
4:55PM0.14m
3:57AM0.21m
5:33PM0.13m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:01
 mm
Temp °C
17
17
18
17
19
17
16
16
17
16
18
18
18
17
17
14
16
16
14
16
16
Feels °C
15
16
17
14
18
16
14
15
16
15
16
15
16
15
16
13
15
15
14
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
10
1.7
SW
10
1.6
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.6
SW
9
1.7
SW
10
1.8
SW
10
1.8
SW
9
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
11
2
SW
11
1.8
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
2.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
566
524
1068
677
351
535
577
573
2782
3208
2536
1776
1805
2952
2436
1399
969
1552
2233
1219
2185
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.4
SW
9
1.3
SW
9
1.2
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1.3
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
0.7
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
20
1.1
SW
18
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
11
1.2
SSW
15
1.6
SW
10
1.2
SW
11
Energy kJ
1456
962
343
260
565
327
853
924
314
751
920
61
99
686
1225
593
592
498
326
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
20
0.8
WSW
17
0.9
SW
17
0.1
SW
24
0.2
WSW
22
0.1
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.4
WSW
15
Energy kJ
60
381
476
22
45
15
370
84
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
5
Distance (km)
265
414
0
366
493
0
277
414
671
312
671
414
279
493
265
0
309
265
0
265
619
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Rating
(10 max)
5
3
4
3
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
7
4
6
4
4
6
4
4
5
4
5
7
5
5
7
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
6
7
5
6
6
5
6
6
5
6
5
9
7
5
5
7
5
6
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Information about the Playa Blanca Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Blanca provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Blanca can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Blanca 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 Blanca) 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 Blanca 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 Antofagasta? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Blanca, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Antofagasta, consider staying in Barquito which is 13 km (8 miles) away. Other places in and around Antofagasta where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Diego de Almagro which is 62 km (39 miles) away and Taltal, 94 km (58 miles) away.

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