Playa Las Machas today
- Beach day 2:00–7:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Tide now -0.1 ft ↑ rising · high 12:08 pm (1.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:40–5:50 pm good day · 8/10
- Waves · water 4.7 ft · 72 °F moderate · 11.4 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 1 mph · 71 °F from the N, gusts 4 · clear
- Surf today 3.2–5.0 ft Very good day · 8/10 · 7:00–11:00 am
- Sun 7:03 am–7:47 pm 12 h 44 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 11:51 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:51 pm
Today in Playa Las Machas there is high tide at 12:08 pm (1.8 ft) and low tides at 6:37 am and 5:42 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:08 pm. The sun rises at 7:03 am and sets at 7:47 pm: 12 h 44 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:51 pm. Major solunar periods run from 3:19 am to 5:19 am and from 3:52 pm to 5:52 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 4.7 ft waves. There's a light air from the north (1 mph). Clear, 71 °F.
Beach day in Playa Las Machas
Is it a beach day?
6 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 89 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 5:42 pm: more sand
- Swim with care: 4.9 ft waves every 10 s; high rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.9 ft
4.9 ft waves every 10 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 72 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 11 · SPF 50
Max UV 11 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 12:00–4:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:42 pm
Low tide at 6:37 am and 5:42 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:08 pm.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, water at 73 °F and low tide at 5:42 pm, though with some waves and very high UV. 8:00 am to 1:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, beach weather, little wind and water at 72 °F, though with some waves and very high UV.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
About Playa Las MachasThe beach
4.0 mi from Arica. Tides, weather and sun in Arica →
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
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Beaches near Playa Las Machas
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- Playa Chinchorro 2.5 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Playa El Laucho 4.6 mi · S
- Playa La Lisera 5.0 mi · S
- Showers
- Parking
- Playa Arenillas Negras 5.6 mi · S
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near Playa Las Machas
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Fishing in Playa Las Machas today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 5:42 pm
- Major period 3:52–5:52 pm
- Steady pressure (29.85 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (4.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 83 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:40 pm to 5:50 pm, combines the 5:42 pm low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 6:40 am to 7:30 am, with the 6:37 am low tide, sunrise and some swell.
Tides in Playa Las Machas
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 6:37 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 12:08 pm 1.8 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 5:42 pm -0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 0 min to high tide at 12:08 pm.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 12:08 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 1.9 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on June 16 (4.1 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (-0.5 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above MLWS. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLWS
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 9 to 11 (coefficient 100, 3.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 32, 1.9 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:03 am · 7:47 pm | Low tide 6:37 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:08 pm · 1.8 ft | Low tide 5:42 pm · -0.2 ft | — | Coef. 83 | 84% | Major periods 3:19 am · 3:52 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:02 am · 7:48 pm | High tide 12:36 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 7:40 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 1:09 pm · 1.6 ft | Low tide 6:34 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 79 | 75% | Major periods 4:24 am · 4:55 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 7:02 am · 7:48 pm | High tide 1:35 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 8:49 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 2:21 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 7:36 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 70 | 64% | Major periods 5:26 am · 5:56 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:01 am · 7:48 pm | High tide 2:40 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 10:00 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 3:42 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 8:54 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 63 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:24 am · 6:51 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:01 am · 7:49 pm | High tide 3:50 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 11:07 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 5:01 pm · 1.7 ft | Low tide 10:20 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 61 | 42% | Major periods 7:17 am · 7:42 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:01 am · 7:49 pm | High tide 5:00 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 12:04 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 6:07 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 11:38 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 66 | 31% | Major periods 8:06 am · 8:29 pm | Low |
| Wed 4 | 7:00 am · 7:50 pm | High tide 6:04 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 12:50 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:00 pm · 2.3 ft | — | Coef. 73 | 22% | Major periods 8:52 am · 9:14 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLWS. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Arica station (TICON-4), 3.3 mi from Playa Las Machas. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Playa Las Machas
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.3 ft
- Significant4.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 6.2 ft with a period of 13 s, from the southwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+6.0 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:08 am (local time).
Surf in Playa Las Machas today
Surf today
Very good- 3.2–5.0 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 3.6 ft swell at 12 s from the southwest, average
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (high tide at 12:08 pm)
- Light: First light 6:40 am · sunrise 7:03 am · sunset 7:47 pm · last light 8:10 pm
- Tide: low 6:37 am (-0.1 ft), high 12:08 pm (1.8 ft) and low 5:42 pm (-0.2 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 71.6 °F–72.7 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 331 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has a good size and glassy water. 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm also works, with a good size.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Playa Las Machas today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (12:08 pm): little current from 11:40 am to 12:40 pm
- 3.5 ft swell at 12 s from the southwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 11:44 pm (11:20 pm–12:10 am), low tide 6:37 am (6:10–7:10 am), high tide 12:08 pm (11:40 am–12:40 pm) and low tide 5:42 pm (5:20–6:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.6 ft at 12 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 71.6–72.7 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:10 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 11:51 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:50 am to 1:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 4:50 pm to 6:30 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Humedal Urbano Desembocadura del río Lluta 0.8 mi
- Reserva Marina La Puntilla - Playa Chinchorro 3.2 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Weather in Playa Las Machas
Now in Playa Las Machas
- Low / high
- 70 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 3%
- Humidity
- 78%
- Dew pointDew point
- 64 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 38
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 72° | 71° | 70° | 74° | 80° | 83° | 80° | 73° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 WNW | 0 N | 1 NNE | 3 NW | 8 W | 10 WSW | 8 W | 5 WNW |
| Gusts | 5 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 11 |
| Waves | 4.7 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 74° 3 NW 4.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 80° 8 W 4.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 83° 10 WSW 4.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 80° 8 W 4.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 73° 5 WNW 4.6 ft
- 12:00 am 72° 3 NW 4.4 ft
- 3:00 am 71° 2 NW 4.3 ft
- 6:00 am 70° 1 NW 4.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 70 / 83 °F | 10 mph W | 4.9 ft | 12:08 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 70 / 82 °F | 9 mph W | 4.8 ft | 12:36 am · 1:09 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 68 / 81 °F | 9 mph W | 5.6 ft | 1:35 am · 2:21 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 70 / 81 °F | 11 mph W | 6.2 ft | 2:40 am · 3:42 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 70 / 80 °F | 11 mph WNW | 6.0 ft | 3:50 am · 5:01 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 69 / 80 °F | 10 mph WNW | 6.1 ft | 5:00 am · 6:07 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 69 / 78 °F | 10 mph WNW | 6.2 ft | 6:04 am · 7:00 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 70 / 78 °F | 11 mph W | 5.6 ft | 6:59 am · 7:45 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 68 / 79 °F | 10 mph W | 6.0 ft | 7:46 am · 8:26 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 67 / 80 °F | 9 mph W | 7.3 ft | 8:30 am · 9:05 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 68 / 81 °F | 9 mph WNW | 7.2 ft | 9:11 am · 9:42 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 68 / 81 °F | 9 mph W | 6.7 ft | 9:51 am · 10:19 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 69 / 81 °F | 8 mph WNW | 5.4 ft | 10:30 am · 10:56 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 70 / 80 °F | 9 mph WNW | 7.7 ft | 11:10 am · 11:34 pm |
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 70° / 82° 4.8 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 68° / 81° 5.6 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 70° / 81° 6.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 70° / 80° 6.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 69° / 80° 6.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 69° / 78° 6.2 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 70° / 78° 5.6 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: much warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+13.5 °F; normal high: 70 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:08 am (local time).
The sun in Playa Las Machas
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:14 am
- Full dark 8:36 pm
- Civil dawn 6:40 am
- Civil dusk 8:10 pm
- Solar noon 1:25 pm (85° high)
- Daylight 12 h 44 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:18 pm
- Full dark 8:36 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,835 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Playa Las Machas
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,718 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 3:19–5:19 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:52–5:52 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:22–10:22 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 11:21 pm–12:21 am Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 5:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 8:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 11:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Playa Las Machas
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.6 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep0.6 mi
- 66 ft deep2.4 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.6 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (2.4 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Breakwater, head 3.3 mi south
- Light
- A red flash every 5 s · Fl R 5s
- Range
- 14 nautical miles (16 mi)
- Light height
- 66 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 39 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Isla Alacran (4.1 mi south), phare Concordia (5.4 mi northwest).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Playa Las MachasTides nearby
- Rada De Arica3.3 mi
- Arica4.0 mi
- Santa Rosa7.7 mi
- Pascana del Hueso8.0 mi
- Lagunas8.9 mi
- Pueblo Libre11 mi
- Los Palos12 mi
- Perpetuo Socorro16 mi
- Rancho Grande17 mi
- La Yarada18 mi
Playa Las Machas at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 18.421° S, 70.320° W.
- It is 4.0 mi north of Arica, the main place in Arica y Parinacota. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Arica.
- 4.0 mi from Arica.
- The nearest tide station, Arica, is 3.3 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Rada De Arica (3.3 mi).
Questions about Playa Las MachasQuestions
Where is Playa Las Machas?
4.0 mi from Arica, in Arica y Parinacota (Chile). The shore faces west.
What amenities does Playa Las Machas have?
According to OpenStreetMap: lifeguard, restrooms and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
What time is high tide today in Playa Las Machas?
Today in Playa Las Machas there is high tide at 12:08 pm (1.8 ft) and low tides at 6:37 am and 5:42 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Playa Las Machas?
At 7:47 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:10 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Playa Las Machas?
At 7:02 am. First light comes at 6:13 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 3:19–5:19 am, Minor 9:22–10:22 am, Major 3:52–5:52 pm, Minor 11:21 pm–12:21 am. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Playa Las Machas?
Clear sky, from 70 °F to 83 °F, with a light air from the north (1 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Playa Las Machas?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.7 ft waves with a period of 11.4 s from the southwest. The water is 71.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Playa Las Machas?
The best time to visit Playa Las Machas is from November to April: highs of 71 °F to 79 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Arica station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).