Centinela surfForecast / Ancash / Peru

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Centinela surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Centinela sea temperature is
22.8° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Centinela this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Centinela in the next 16 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) 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 0.3m 13s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 8th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
1
0
3
2
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.7
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.4
S
11
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1441
1553
1626
1184
1170
759
656
568
432
332
257
208
677
653
704
667
604
586
648
451
437
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
S
20
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
S
10
S
15
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
10
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:15AM0.83m
11:14AM0.84m
10:51PM0.51m
12:03PM0.87m
00:33AM0.57m
12:44PM0.89m
1:36AM0.66m
1:22PM0.92m
2:24AM0.77m
2:01PM0.94m
3:08AM0.89m
2:41PM0.94m
3:52AM1.00m
Low Tide
2:47AM0.35m
7:27PM0.48m
7:40PM0.42m
5:35AM0.43m
7:57PM0.35m
6:57AM0.43m
8:19PM0.26m
8:02AM0.41m
8:48PM0.17m
8:59AM0.38m
9:20PM0.08m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:00
5:59
5:59
5:59
5:59
5:59
5:58
Temp °C
23
23
21
23
23
21
22
22
21
23
22
21
22
22
20
22
22
20
22
22
20
23
22
20
22
22
21
23
22
22
23
21
21
23
21
19
21
21
19
23
21
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.6
S
10
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
S
10
1.4
S
11
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
10
0.9
S
10
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
1026
852
1626
1184
1170
551
656
410
432
233
228
153
677
653
704
667
604
586
648
451
437
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.6
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
11
0.3
NW
13
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
S
11
1.2
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
1
S
10
0.3
NW
13
0.8
S
10
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.9
S
9
0.3
NW
13
0.4
SW
17
Energy kJ
1441
1553
625
495
26
759
357
568
362
332
257
208
184
27
113
24
23
22
129
26
104
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
15
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.1
W
18
0.3
NW
12
0.8
SSW
10
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
11
0.4
NW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
W
15
0.1
NW
15
0.3
NW
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
17
84
17
27
6
24
125
23
23
21
21
152
17
5
44
15
4
8
23
32
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
11
0.5
S
4
1
S
10
0.7
S
4
0.9
S
9
0.9
S
9
1
S
9
0.7
S
5
0.8
S
9
0.9
S
9
Energy kJ
505
8
181
18
134
132
159
26
102
123
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
44
263
44
203
263
44
203
240
44
203
44
44
44
192
44
203
44
44
203
247
44
Best forecast wave conditions in Ancash
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
4
9
6
4
4
9
5
9
9
5
8
7
6
5
5
5
5
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Information about the Centinela Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Centinela provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Centinela can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Centinela 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 (Centinela) 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 Centinela 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.

Centinela is 4 km (2 miles) from Huarmey. If you plan a holiday in Ancash, look for hotels and other accommodation in Huarmey. Huarmey has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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