Arica Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Peru – Lima)
| Name: | Arica |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Arica in Lima is an exposed reef and point break that has consistent surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds are from the northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. Rarely crowded here. Beware of urchins, rips and rocks.
Overall Arica Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The graph shows the variation of swells directed at Arica through an average year, base... (show all text)
The rose diagram illustrates how frequently and how strongly the wind blows from differ... (show all text)
Also see Arica surf quality by season and Arica surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Arica |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Arica:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Pulpos | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | La Timba | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | El Silencio | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Senoritas | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Caballeros | 5 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Arica: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 2028 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 2165 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2180 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 2282 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2329 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Arica: |
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| Closest tide station | Turbo, Colombia | 1416 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Balboa, Panama | 1483 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Covenas, Colombia | 1498 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Cristóbal, Panama | 1512 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Bocas del Toro, Almirante Bay, Panama | 1543 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Arica: |
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| Closest ski area | Huascaran (Peru) | 227 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 649 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Ski Arpa (Chile) | 1462 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 1480 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 1482 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Arica: |
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| Closest city location | San Bartolo (Peru) | 6 mi |
| Second closest city location | Chilca (Peru) | 16 mi |
| Third closest city location | Lima (Peru) | 21 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | San Luis (Peru) | 21 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Santa Maria (Peru) | 22 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Arica is Jorge Chavez International (Lima) Airport (LIM) in Peru, which is 44 km (27 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Arica is Pisco Airport (PIO), also in Peru, 173 km (107 miles) away.
