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Lat Long: 12.30° S 76.86° W

Arica Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 13 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arica sea temperature is
22.1°C
5.0° 

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


Arica surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,489 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arica in the next 16 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 10PM. 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+) 4AM (Thu 15th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 17th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 16th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 17s

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 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
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PM
Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
2
1
1
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.8
SW
20
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
0.8
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
844
676
658
485
400
455
546
614
694
729
1078
1401
1164
1091
736
639
549
302
767
706
706
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
S
10
SSE
15
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
10
SW
15
S
10
S
10
SW
15
S
10
S
10
SW
15
SW
5
SE
15
SW
10
SSW
5
SE
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:52PM0.85m
7:12AM0.54m
8:36PM0.81m
7:39AM0.48m
9:29PM0.76m
8:02AM0.43m
10:38PM0.72m
11:59PM0.71m
11:55AM0.37m
1:10AM0.73m
2:01PM0.40m
1:58AM0.75m
Low Tide
12:51PM0.12m
2:18AM0.34m
1:19PM0.16m
3:18AM0.38m
1:47PM0.20m
4:55AM0.40m
2:19PM0.24m
3:01PM0.29m
8:58AM0.35m
4:28PM0.33m
9:11AM0.32m
6:27PM0.35m
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Temp °C
22
22
19
22
22
19
22
21
19
22
21
19
22
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22
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23
22
20
Feels °C
22
21
19
22
22
19
23
21
20
22
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19
22
22
22
22
23
23
23
22
22
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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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