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
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (220°)
- Direction range
- 195° - 260°
- Size range
- 1m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 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.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct, Nov
Needs solid SW swell. Winter/spring best.
Getting There
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