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
22.9° C
(Which is 2.5°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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) 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 0.4m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Mon
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
257
208
677
653
704
667
604
586
648
458
437
363
614
597
525
444
331
271
268
637
372
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
10
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
15
S
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
cross-on
High Tide
1:36AM0.66m
1:22PM0.92m
2:24AM0.77m
2:01PM0.94m
3:08AM0.89m
2:41PM0.94m
3:52AM1.00m
3:23PM0.92m
4:37AM1.08m
4:07PM0.89m
5:24AM1.14m
4:52PM0.85m
6:15AM1.16m
Low Tide
7:57PM0.35m
6:57AM0.43m
8:19PM0.26m
8:02AM0.41m
8:48PM0.17m
8:59AM0.38m
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
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<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>
5:59
5:59
5:59
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
Temp °C
24
22
23
23
21
23
23
21
23
23
21
23
23
21
23
22
20
23
22
20
22
25
23
24
23
21
22
23
21
23
23
21
23
23
20
23
22
20
22
21
20
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
15
Energy kJ
223
153
677
653
704
667
604
586
648
458
437
363
614
597
525
444
331
220
175
637
372
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.8
S
9
0.3
NW
13
0.2
WNW
11
0.5
SW
16
0.3
NW
12
0.3
S
8
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SSW
18
Energy kJ
257
208
17
27
44
24
23
22
102
26
12
129
23
12
37
81
154
271
268
112
273
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
15
0.1
NW
15
0.3
NW
12
0.1
W
18
0.1
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.1
NW
16
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
20
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
S
9
Energy kJ
57
152
5
5
5
4
8
23
6
7
26
10
22
22
21
21
18
149
17
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
4
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
10
1
S
9
1
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
6
0.9
S
6
0.8
S
5
0.9
S
6
1
S
6
0.9
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.7
S
6
Energy kJ
13
223
219
214
170
166
129
99
126
42
50
33
56
74
59
44
33
41
31
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
3
1
3
3
2
Distance (km)
203
44
44
192
44
44
44
44
192
44
44
44
44
44
192
203
44
192
263
44
203
Best forecast wave conditions in Ancash
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
9
4
8
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
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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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