Pico Alto Surf Break

Pico Alto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 12.34° S 76.83° W

Issued: 6 am 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Pico Alto sea temperature is
21.1° C

3.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Pico Alto surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Pico Alto surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,551 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pico Alto this week:

The surf forecast for Pico Alto over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pico Alto in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 10th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 11th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 12th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pico Alto over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.7
SW
15
1.7
SW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
0.9
SW
21
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SW
19
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
18
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
569
517
547
719
1350
1219
1289
1394
1297
1042
908
659
581
528
763
548
1070
520
686
471
367
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
S
10
S
10
SW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
WSW
10
SW
5
SSE
15
S
15
S
10
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
10
S
10
S
5
S
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
12:56PM0.73m
2:49AM0.72m
1:45PM0.69m
3:36AM0.83m
2:39PM0.66m
4:24AM0.92m
3:34PM0.62m
5:14AM1.00m
4:30PM0.59m
6:06AM1.05m
5:28PM0.56m
6:59AM1.08m
6:28PM0.54m
Low Tide
8:02PM0.15m
8:34AM0.42m
8:38PM0.09m
9:43AM0.38m
9:19PM0.03m
10:46AM0.34m
10:03PM-0.02m
11:45AM0.30m
10:51PM-0.05m
12:43PM0.27m
11:40PM-0.05m
1:42PM0.26m
00:31AM-0.03m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:50
 mm
Temp °C
22
21
20
22
21
19
22
21
19
22
21
19
22
22
19
21
21
20
23
22
20
Feels °C
21
20
22
23
21
20
22
21
20
22
20
20
22
22
20
21
22
20
24
23
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.3
S
7
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.7
SW
15
1.7
SW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
569
517
424
159
1350
1219
1289
1394
1297
1042
908
659
581
528
569
530
822
501
486
471
367
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
19
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
17
1.3
S
7
1.2
S
7
1
S
7
0.9
S
7
0.7
S
6
0.1
NW
10
0.2
WSW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.8
S
6
0.6
SW
23
0.9
SW
21
0.8
SW
20
1.2
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
Energy kJ
159
278
547
719
176
135
92
70
38
4
31
66
40
344
763
548
1070
520
686
370
318
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
1.1
SW
13
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
SW
22
0.2
SSW
26
0.3
SW
26
0.7
SW
24
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.8
S
6
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.7
S
5
0.7
S
5
Energy kJ
5
5
4
369
4
4
18
66
105
541
87
132
43
48
57
83
27
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
6
1.2
S
6
1.5
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.8
S
5
0.7
S
7
0.8
S
5
0.7
S
5
Energy kJ
52
106
187
26
24
29
42
27
26
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
1
28
1
28
28
0
28
28
0
1
1
1
28
28
0
28
1
0
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
5
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
8
5
4
4
9
9
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Information about the Pico Alto Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pico Alto provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pico Alto can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pico Alto surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Pico Alto) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Pico Alto may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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