Tide Table Arica — 2026

📘 About Arica Tide Forecast

With geographic coordinates of -18.47° S, 70.33° W, Arica is a key coastal reference in Chile. Its tidal pattern is mixed semi-diurnal (unequal tidal heights across the day), with a mean tidal range of 0.7m and spring tides reaching up to 1m. With under 1.5m of variation, beaches maintain a relatively constant band of wet sand throughout the day. Benthic species in mixed tide intertidal zones adapt to variable aerial exposure durations between primary and secondary high tides. This shoreline is subject to seasonal wind and pressure variations that can affect tide height by up to 0.3m during extreme events. The 2026 tidal schedule for Arica provides a full-year calendar of high and low waters alongside predicted sea levels. In July, Arica is in its winter season, a key period for water sports, fishing, diving, and coastal navigation. All tide predictions are computed from harmonic constants validated for this coastal station, with accuracy within ±15 minutes for most conditions.