
Surf Forecasts:
Playa Blanca surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 11 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 25 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,248 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Wednesday (Nov 11) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 11th Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 11th Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 25th Nov) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Blanca over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
569 | 989 | 1185 | 1011 | 930 | 704 | 715 | 614 | 736 | 696 | 744 | 699 | 699 | 690 | 535 | 411 | 314 | 355 | 604 | 495 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:17PM1.26m | 11:47AM0.78m | 11:54PM1.23m | 12:28PM0.73m | 00:35AM1.19m | 1:12PM0.68m | 1:18AM1.13m | 2:04PM0.64m | 2:06AM1.07m | 3:06PM0.62m | 2:57AM1.02m | 4:18PM0.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:42PM0.18m | 6:02AM0.12m | 5:14PM0.21m | 6:45AM0.15m | 5:49PM0.25m | 7:31AM0.19m | 6:26PM0.30m | 8:24AM0.23m | 7:06PM0.35m | 9:22AM0.27m | 7:55PM0.41m | 10:24AM0.28m | 9:00PM0.46m | |||||||
— | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
8:05 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
569 | 989 | 1185 | 1011 | 930 | 704 | 715 | 614 | 736 | 696 | 744 | 699 | 699 | 690 | 535 | 411 | 314 | 228 | 604 | 495 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WNW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | WNW 15 | NW 15 | SW 7 | NW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 18 | WNW 18 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | SW 15 | NW 14 | NW 15 |
264 | 181 | 264 | 264 | 261 | 148 | 104 | 32 | 169 | 138 | 395 | 204 | 271 | 367 | 258 | 362 | 223 | 355 | 167 | 266 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 18 | WNW 12 | NW 13 | NW 13 | WNW 21 | WNW 21 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | SW 7 | WNW 18 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | NW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 |
319 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 44 | 44 | 40 | 251 | 26 | 209 | 45 | 62 | 61 | 17 | 50 | 111 | 211 | 167 | 180 | 232 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | — | SW 5 | — |
— | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | — | 7 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 671 | 344 | 0 | 671 | 312 | 0 | 671 | 0 | 279 | 668 | 0 | 0 | 671 | 344 | 0 | 671 | 291 | 0 | 671 | 312 |
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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.



