Surf Forecasts:
Punta Balcones surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,488 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Balcones this week:
The surf forecast for Punta Balcones over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Balcones in the next 16 days are 1.4m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 22nd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Balcones over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 20 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
898 | 728 | 1365 | 920 | 996 | 679 | 459 | 432 | 421 | 302 | 255 | 530 | 627 | 532 | 472 | 398 | 269 | 253 | 334 | 376 | 552 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:48PM1.73m | 4:44AM1.88m | 4:40PM1.72m | 5:35AM1.90m | 5:33PM1.68m | 6:27AM1.88m | 6:26PM1.61m | 7:18AM1.84m | 7:23PM1.53m | 8:10AM1.77m | 8:23PM1.45m | 9:03AM1.69m | 9:28PM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:13PM-0.06m | 10:50AM0.35m | 11:03PM-0.06m | 11:44AM0.35m | 11:53PM-0.01m | 12:38PM0.38m | 00:44AM0.09m | 1:34PM0.42m | 1:35AM0.22m | 2:31PM0.45m | 2:29AM0.36m | 3:30PM0.48m | 3:26AM0.50m | ||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 20 |
898 | 362 | 1365 | 920 | 587 | 528 | 359 | 294 | 421 | 302 | 255 | 530 | 627 | 532 | 472 | 398 | 269 | 253 | 334 | 376 | 552 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
346 | 728 | 538 | 376 | 996 | 679 | 459 | 432 | 71 | 128 | 176 | 72 | 48 | 38 | 98 | 183 | 258 | 252 | 168 | 104 | 310 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 12 | NW 10 | NW 16 | WNW 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 20 | S 11 | SW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | SSW 8 | SW 21 | SW 12 |
274 | 37 | 4 | 40 | 25 | 17 | 14 | 55 | 60 | 61 | 94 | 35 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 26 | 222 | 95 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 12 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 |
60 | 61 | 43 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 24 | 18 | 311 | 9 | 28 | 40 | 33 | 49 | 89 | 76 | 155 | 168 | 114 | 142 | 156 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 71 | 958 | 54 | 23 | 935 | 45 | 0 | 278 | 45 | 27 | 278 | 120 | 60 | 958 | 87 | 45 | 940 | 75 | 120 | 958 | 75 |
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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 16 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.










