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Centinela surfForecast / Ancash / Peru
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
22.2° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Centinela this week:
The surf forecast for Centinela over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Centinela in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 4PM. 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 12s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 20th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 20th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 18th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Centinela over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 14 | |
458 | 437 | 363 | 536 | 597 | 458 | 444 | 331 | 271 | 264 | 703 | 516 | 788 | 449 | 437 | 434 | 318 | 319 | 357 | 262 | 264 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:52AM1.00m | 3:23PM0.92m | 4:37AM1.08m | 4:07PM0.89m | 5:24AM1.14m | 4:52PM0.85m | 6:15AM1.16m | 5:40PM0.79m | 7:10AM1.15m | 6:33PM0.73m | 8:09AM1.12m | 7:33PM0.67m | 9:12AM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:20PM0.08m | 9:52AM0.35m | 9:57PM0.01m | 10:45AM0.33m | 10:37PM-0.04m | 11:38AM0.32m | 11:20PM-0.06m | 12:34PM0.33m | 00:05AM-0.04m | 1:34PM0.36m | 00:55AM0.01m | 2:42PM0.39m | 1:49AM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 |
 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | 5:57 |
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Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 |
22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 9 | SSW 14 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 15 | S 11 |
 kJ | 458 | 437 | 363 | 536 | 597 | 458 | 444 | 331 | 220 | 149 | 703 | 516 | 788 | 449 | 258 | 323 | 318 | 319 | 357 | 174 | 223 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | WNW 11 | SW 16 | NW 12 | NW 12 | S 6 | SW 18 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | S 11 | SSW 14 | NW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 26 | 12 | 129 | 23 | 22 | 62 | 81 | 67 | 50 | 264 | 91 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 437 | 22 | 137 | 258 | 248 | 50 | 264 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | NW 13 | S 9 | NW 16 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | WNW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | WNW 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 16 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 6 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 37 | 21 | 154 | 271 | 214 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 23 | 12 | 130 | 18 | 15 | 50 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 11 | — | — | — | S 10 | — |
| kJ | 155 | 71 | 48 | 61 | 73 | — | 66 | — | — | 50 | 48 | 47 | 61 | 88 | — | 434 | — | — | — | 262 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 192 | 44 | 44 | 192 | 263 | 44 | 44 | 203 | 44 | 203 | 192 | 44 | 203 | 263 | 44 | 203 | 192 | 44 | 203 | 44 | 44 |
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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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