Zarate Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Peru – Ica)
| Name: | Zarate |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: E |
Zarate in Ica is an exposed reef break that has quite consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the east. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. Reef breaks provide lefts and rights. Rarely crowded here. Take care of rocks in the line up.
Overall Zarate Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Zarate surf quality by season and Zarate surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Zarate |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Zarate:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Playon | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Sacasemita | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | San Gallan | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Puerto Caballas | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest break | KM-200 | 19 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Zarate: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 2072 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 2139 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2266 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 2393 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2397 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Zarate: |
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| Closest tide station | Turbo, Colombia | 1524 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Balboa, Panama | 1594 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Covenas, Colombia | 1605 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Cristóbal, Panama | 1623 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Bocas del Toro, Almirante Bay, Panama | 1655 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Zarate: |
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| Closest ski area | Huascaran (Peru) | 339 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 579 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Ski Arpa (Chile) | 1351 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 1369 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 1370 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Zarate: |
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| Closest city location | Paracas (Peru) | 9 mi |
| Second closest city location | Pisco (Peru) | 17 mi |
| Third closest city location | Villa Tupac Amaru (Peru) | 21 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | San Clemente (Peru) | 22 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Chincha Alta (Peru) | 34 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Zarate is Pisco Airport (PIO) in Peru, which is 24 km (15 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Zarate is Jorge Chavez International (Lima) Airport (LIM), also in Peru, 221 km (137 miles) away.
