Arica surfForecast / Lima / Peru

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 08 Feb 2026 -05
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Arica surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Arica sea temperature is
21.0° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arica this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Arica in the next 12 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 14) at 1PM. 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+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 14th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arica over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
2
2
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.9
S
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)16151515209181616161414141313131312121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)179165136171239144375219502477466514357336346277499426539444355
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
S
10
S
10
S
15
S
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
10
S
15
S
5
SSE
10
S
15
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:10PM
0.59
12:43PM
0.65
10:46PM
0.51
2:13PM
0.67
11:56PM
0.46
3:20PM
0.71
1:44AM
0.44
4:06PM
0.76
2:59AM
0.44
4:41PM
0.81
3:47AM
0.47
5:10PM
0.86
4:26AM
0.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:03PM
0.46
5:10AM
0.26
7:22PM
0.48
6:08AM
0.27
9:37PM
0.45
7:19AM
0.26
10:32PM
0.41
8:22AM
0.23
11:01PM
0.37
9:11AM
0.19
11:25PM
0.35
9:51AM
0.15
11:48PM
0.32
10:26AM
0.12
Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunrise--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05
Sunset6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:36--6:36--
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part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-------------1-------
Temp. °C252325242325242324242325242425242325242325
Feels °C (?)262526252526262525252526252626252526252526
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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 12 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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