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Lat Long: 12.30° S 76.86° W

Arica Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arica sea temperature is
21.5°C
4.1° 

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


Arica surf forecast from 20 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,597 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period with SSW 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 Friday (Oct 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arica in the next 16 days are 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 1AM. 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 (Fri 23rd Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 23rd Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 22nd Oct)6ft (1.9m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Direction
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18
1.2
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18
1.4
SW
16
1.7
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16
1.7
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.7
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
10
1.1
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13
1.1
SW
13
1.6
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8
0.9
SSW
13
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13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.6
SW
18
0.6
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18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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915
988
1486
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1597
871
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711
691
682
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394
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323
299
342
273
268
249
249
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
15
S
10
S
10
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
15
WSW
15
S
10
S
15
SW
15
S
10
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15
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
15
S
10
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:48PM0.46m
2:32AM0.77m
3:18PM0.53m
2:59AM0.79m
3:46PM0.61m
3:25AM0.79m
4:15PM0.70m
3:53AM0.79m
4:47PM0.79m
4:24AM0.77m
5:23PM0.87m
4:57AM0.73m
6:02PM0.93m
Low Tide
7:40PM0.34m
9:37AM0.27m
8:32PM0.33m
9:50AM0.23m
9:17PM0.32m
10:06AM0.18m
10:00PM0.30m
10:25AM0.13m
10:43PM0.28m
10:50AM0.08m
11:29PM0.27m
11:18AM0.04m
00:17AM0.27m
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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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