Surf Spots in Arica y Parinacota
Arica y Parinacota, at the far north of Chile, is a land of powerful, challenging waves in the heart of the Atacama desert, the driest in the world. Its jewel is El Gringo, an extreme tubular wave that breaks over a shallow reef and is considered one of the best and heaviest barrels in South America, reserved for expert surfers. Despite the sunny desert climate, the water is cold due to the Humboldt current, so it is surfed with a wetsuit all year. The best season is summer, between December and March. With its combination of sun, desert and world-class barrels, Arica is a unique destination for the advanced surfer seeking adrenaline in northern Chile.
Surfing in Arica y Parinacota, Chile
Arica y Parinacota has 1 surf spots registered on WaveSearch. There are 0 for beginners, 0 for intermediates, 0 for advanced and 1 for experts.
The predominant surfaces are roca.
Sports practiced include surf y bodyboard.