Arica – El Gringo surf forecast & sea temperature
Updated 12 Oct, 14:00 UTC
Current conditions
Right now at Arica – El Gringo: 5 kts WSW, gusts 14, 1.3 m waves, water 21 °C — good surfing waves.
7-day forecast
| Sun 11 | Mon 12 | Tue 13 | Wed 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 21 | 00 | 03 | 06 | 09 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 00 | 03 | 06 | 09 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 00 | 03 | 06 | 09 | 12 | 15 | 18 | |
| Wind | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 9 |
| Gusts | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 22 | 21 |
| Direction | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ |
| Waves | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Temperature | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
| Rain (mm) | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Times shown in local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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Tides (next 48 h)
Spot info
- Town: Arica
- Water: Sea
- Sports: Surf
- Best wind directions: EESESE
A heavy reef wave next to Isla del Alacrán in Arica, near the Peruvian border, famous for its thick, shallow barrels. It breaks both left and right over a slab of rock and needs a solid swell from the south-west or west. It is only for experienced surfers who can handle a hard landing. Arica's desert climate means warm sun most of the year.
No webcam here yet.
Arica – El Gringo sea temperature
Today: 21 °C
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Monthly mean sea surface temperature, 2023–2025.
Arica – El Gringo weather by month
Biggest average waves: May, June and September.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg wind (kts) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Days ≥12 kts | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Waves (m) | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Air high (°C) | 26 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
| Water (°C) | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Model averages, 2023–2025 (Open-Meteo). Wind is the daytime mean, 08:00–20:00; a day counts when it has 3 or more daytime hours at 12 knots or above.
Arica – El Gringo FAQ
- Is there a beach webcam at Arica – El Gringo?
- Not one we can show right now. This page has the 7-day wind and wave forecast for Arica – El Gringo.
- What is the sea temperature at Arica – El Gringo?
- Today the water is 21 °C. Over the year it runs from 17 °C in July to 22 °C in February (2023–2025 average).
- When is the best time to surf at Arica – El Gringo?
- May, June and September have the biggest average waves, on the 2023–2025 average.
- What wind direction works at Arica – El Gringo?
- It works best in E, ESE, SE winds.
