Arica Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.30° S 76.86° W

Arica Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arica sea temperature is
20.0°C
3.5° 

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


Arica surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 710 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arica this week:

The surf forecast for Arica over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arica in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 12th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 14th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 10th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
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Rating
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2
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
1.2
SSW
7
1.2
S
7
1.2
S
8
1.6
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
416
424
529
492
453
499
318
427
542
528
459
304
250
246
193
144
160
159
168
307
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
5
SSE
15
S
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
10
SW
15
S
10
S
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
S
10
SW
15
S
10
S
15
SW
15
S
10
SSW
Wind State
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:55AM0.96m
3:50PM0.57m
4:38AM0.99m
4:41PM0.64m
5:17AM1.00m
5:28PM0.71m
5:53AM0.97m
6:13PM0.76m
6:27AM0.91m
6:56PM0.79m
6:59AM0.83m
7:39PM0.81m
Low Tide
8:47PM0.12m
10:39AM0.24m
9:43PM0.09m
11:13AM0.19m
10:33PM0.08m
11:46AM0.16m
11:20PM0.10m
12:17PM0.13m
00:05AM0.14m
12:47PM0.12m
00:51AM0.19m
1:16PM0.13m
1:37AM0.25m
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Temp °C
21
20
22
21
19
21
20
18
21
20
18
21
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18
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18
Feels °C
22
22
22
21
19
20
19
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20
19
18
21
20
18
20
19
16
19
19
18
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Information about the Arica Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Arica provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Arica can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Arica 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 (Arica) 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 Arica 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.

Arica is 30 km (19 miles) from the city of Lima. If you plan a holiday in Lima, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lima. Lima has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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