Is May a good time for surfing at Arica – El Gringo?
May is one of the best months for surfing at Arica – El Gringo. Waves 1.9 m, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 21°C.
Plan your trip to Arica – El GringoEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 19°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 21°C by day, 16°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 0 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in May
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MayPEAK SEASON
Punta Hermosa
Peru
2 m waves20° water21° air
976 km away · Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ LIM 46 km
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MayPEAK SEASON
El Colegio
Iquique · Chile
1.5 m waves18° water20° air
195 km away · Advanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ IQQ 35 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Chile in May →Where to go surfing in May →Schools and camps near Arica – El Gringo
- Surf School 4.5 km
- Arica Surfhouse Hostel 1.6 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Arica – El Gringo?
May is one of the best months for surfing at Arica – El Gringo. Waves 1.9 m, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 21°C.
How warm is the water at Arica – El Gringo in May?
About 19°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Arica – El Gringo in May?
About 1.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Arica – El Gringo in May?
Around 21°C by day and 16°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 0 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Punta Hermosa (2 m waves) & Iquique – El Colegio (1.5 m waves).
