Arenillas Negras
Arenillas Negras ("Black Sands") is a reef break on a distinctive dark volcanic sand beach in Arica. The wave offers quality walls without the intensity of nearby El Gringo.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 250°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Offshore range
- 20° - 70°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.4m
Water temp
18°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Near Arica slab zone.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct
Quality reef break.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
El Gringo
🇨🇱 Chilean Pipeline • Helmet required • Slab of death
La Brava
🌊 Wild one • Arica reef • Less intense option
El Brazo
💪 The Arm • Reef/sand hybrid • Versatile waves
El Laucho
🏖️ Arica mellow option • Beginner-friendly • Warm-up spot
El Buey
🐂 The Bull • Tow-in giant • 40ft+ faces
La Lisera
🪨 Arica reef right • Needs solid swell • Desert perfection