El Laucho
Arica · Chile
Beach in a baygood for beginnersboard rental nearby
Sheltered city cove, small waves. Best wind — E in the morning.
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 | Beach in a bay |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from south — northwest |
| Coordinates | -18.496, -70.323 |
FAQ
Is El Laucho good for beginners?
Yes, El Laucho works for beginners. Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for El Laucho 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-laucho. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Arica
- Las Machas — Beach break, intermediates
- Chinchorro — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- El Gringo — Left-hander barrel over the reef, advanced surfers
- El Buey — Right-hand reef break, advanced surfers
- La Lisera — Beach with a reef, beginners and intermediates