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 Type | Time (-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.
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