La Lisera
La Lisera is a quality right-hand reef break south of Arica. When solid SW swells hit, long walling rights peel along the rock reef.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (220°)
- Direction range
- 195° - 260°
- Size range
- 1m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m - 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (85°)
- Offshore range
- 45° - 125°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.4m
- Danger below
- 0.3m
Water temp
18°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: South of Arica center. Rocky entry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is La Lisera?
La Lisera is a reef break in Arica, Chile, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at La Lisera?
La Lisera picks up swell from the SSW round to the W, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SW. It starts working at around 1m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 1.9 to 2.5m. Period matters too: aim for 16s or longer, as anything under 12s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at La Lisera?
An E wind is dead offshore at La Lisera, and anything from the NE round to the SE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at La Lisera?
La Lisera is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.5m to 1.4m on the local chart. Below 0.3m it gets dangerously shallow.
When is the best time of year to surf La Lisera?
The most reliable run of swell at La Lisera comes Apr to Sep. There's a second window in Mar and Oct to Nov too. Needs solid SW swell. Winter/spring best.
How cold is the water at La Lisera?
The water at La Lisera averages around 18°C, so you'll want a 3/2mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is La Lisera good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Shallow reef. Sea urchins. Booties recommended.
How do I get to La Lisera?
The nearest airport on our list is ARI, then it's roughly a 15-minute drive. South of Arica center. Rocky entry.
What other surf spots are near La Lisera?
The closest breaks we track are El Laucho (0.1 km), El Gringo (1.0 km) and Arenillas Negras (1.3 km), handy when La Lisera isn't working. We track 9 spots around Arica in total.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct, Nov
Needs solid SW swell. Winter/spring best.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
El Laucho
🏖️ Arica mellow option • Beginner-friendly • Warm-up spot
El Gringo
🇨🇱 Chilean Pipeline • Helmet required • Slab of death
Arenillas Negras
🖤 Black sand reef • Quality walls • Less intense
La Brava
Arica beach barrel | Heavy right | Pin needs local verification
El Brazo
💪 The Arm • Reef/sand hybrid • Versatile waves
Las Machas
🐚 Razor clam beach • Beginner waves • Consistent
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