El Gringo
Arica · Chile
Left-hander barrel over the reefgood for advanced surfers
The famous heavy left barrel over a shallow reef. Best wind — E.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Left-hander barrel over the reef |
|---|---|
| Good for | advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | southwest |
| Working swell | from south — northwest |
| Coordinates | -18.49, -70.327 |
FAQ
Is El Gringo good for beginners?
El Gringo is a spot for advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for El Gringo today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#chile-arica/el-gringo. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Arica
- Las Machas — Beach break, intermediates
- Chinchorro — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- El Buey — Right-hand reef break, advanced surfers
- El Laucho — Beach in a bay, beginners
- La Lisera — Beach with a reef, beginners and intermediates