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Punta Balcones surfForecast / Piura / Peru

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 30 Jan 2026 -05
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Punta Balcones surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta Balcones sea temperature is
20.8° C
 (Which is 2.9°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Balcones this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Balcones over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Balcones in the next 12 days are 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 05) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 30th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 30th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 31st Jan)4ft (1.2m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Balcones over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thu
05
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
3
2
0
3
3
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
NW
0.9
SSW
0.7
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.8
NW
Period(s) (?)131313131212121313121211111312161215141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)653421414476278222447440361269211186176238164291199224164167238
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
15
S
15
SW
10
S
10
SW
15
W
0
NNE
5
WNW
15
WNW
10
N
10
NW
15
W
10
S
15
S
20
SSW
15
S
20
S
25
SSW
15
SSE
15
S
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		glassglassoncross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:21PM
1.61
2:14AM
1.55
3:14PM
1.73
3:10AM
1.63
4:02PM
1.84
4:00AM
1.69
4:44PM
1.90
4:45AM
1.72
5:24PM
1.92
5:28AM
1.71
6:01PM
1.90
6:10AM
1.67
6:37PM
1.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:45AM
0.23
8:26PM
0.54
8:42AM
0.13
9:22PM
0.44
9:33AM
0.06
10:10PM
0.36
10:18AM
0.02
10:54PM
0.30
11:00AM
0.03
11:35PM
0.27
11:39AM
0.09
12:15AM
0.28
12:17PM
0.19
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thu
05
Sunrise-6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:30-
Sunset--6:47--6:47--6:47--6:47--6:47--6:47--6:47
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242523232423242424242523232424232423232523
Feels °C (?)242523252523262724242624262323242322252621
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Information about the Punta Balcones Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punta Balcones provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Balcones can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Balcones 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 (Punta Balcones) 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 Punta Balcones 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Piura? If you are looking for accommodation near Punta Balcones, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Piura, consider staying in Talara which is 13 km (8 miles) away. Other places in and around Piura where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Lobitos which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Paita, Cabo Blanco and La Breita.

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