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Best with southwest swell and east-northeast offshore wind, then watch the tide cycle and keep an eye on the crowd.
The beach can get busy when the surf is up, and urchins are the main risk, so keep your feet and your spacing in check.
Surf GuideArica
Las Machas
Las Machas is the long Arica beach stretch, a very consistent open beach break with lefts and rights and a clear southwest swell and east-northeast wind pairing. It is one of the city surf zones where the exact section matters less than timing the sand and the wind. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Las Machas in Arica.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationArica, CL
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