Arica Surf Break

Arica Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 12.30° S 76.86° W

Issued: 12 pm 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arica sea temperature is
21.0° C

2.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Arica surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,193 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s 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 Friday (Jun 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 7PM. 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 (Fri 12th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 12th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 12th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
1
0
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
17
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SSW
13
0.9
SW
21
0.8
SW
20
1.1
SW
19
1.2
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1094
915
701
517
451
553
728
1129
1033
1074
1178
1074
947
811
590
509
458
763
478
959
494
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
S
10
SSE
10
S
15
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
S
15
S
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
5
SSW
10
S
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
12:11PM0.76m
2:00AM0.62m
12:56PM0.73m
2:49AM0.72m
1:45PM0.69m
3:36AM0.83m
2:39PM0.66m
4:24AM0.92m
3:34PM0.62m
5:14AM1.00m
4:30PM0.59m
6:06AM1.05m
5:28PM0.56m
Low Tide
7:32PM0.22m
7:13AM0.44m
8:02PM0.15m
8:34AM0.42m
8:38PM0.09m
9:43AM0.38m
9:19PM0.03m
10:46AM0.34m
10:03PM-0.02m
11:45AM0.30m
10:51PM-0.05m
12:43PM0.27m
11:40PM-0.05m
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:50
 mm
Temp °C
20
20
19
22
21
19
22
21
19
22
21
19
21
21
19
21
22
19
22
21
19
Feels °C
20
19
19
21
21
19
22
21
20
22
21
20
20
21
20
21
22
19
22
21
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.1
S
7
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SW
13
Energy kJ
1094
915
701
517
451
326
117
1129
1033
1074
1178
1074
947
811
590
509
458
491
450
722
494
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
12
0.1
S
22
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
17
1.2
S
7
1.1
S
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.8
S
7
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.2
WSW
18
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
7
0.9
SW
21
0.8
SW
20
1.1
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
Energy kJ
5
9
38
113
275
553
728
146
117
79
57
39
27
31
31
39
45
763
478
959
446
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
22
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
NW
11
1
SW
13
0.1
S
24
0.1
W
19
0.1
SW
26
0.2
WSW
16
0.6
SW
24
0.5
SW
24
0.5
SW
16
0.7
S
6
0.4
SW
11
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
9
9
2
2
2
4
326
11
7
27
25
444
271
132
36
31
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.8
S
5
0.8
S
6
0.9
S
6
1.2
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.7
S
6
Energy kJ
20
27
37
41
58
119
24
32
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
Distance (km)
6
24
5
24
24
5
24
24
5
24
24
5
6
6
5
24
24
5
24
6
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
6
6
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
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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.

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