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
22.2° 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 Thursday (May 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. 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-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 12s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 21st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 21st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (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 23°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
2
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1.4
S
11
1.4
S
10
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.2
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
573
458
437
363
536
597
458
444
331
271
264
703
509
788
449
431
451
400
396
350
380
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
S
20
S
10
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
5
SW
15
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
2:41PM0.94m
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
Low Tide
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
00:05AM-0.04m
1:34PM0.36m
00:55AM0.01m
2:42PM0.39m
1:49AM0.09m
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:57
Temp °C
23
23
21
23
23
21
23
23
21
23
23
21
23
23
21
23
22
21
22
22
21
23
23
21
24
22
20
23
23
22
23
23
21
22
22
21
22
21
21
24
22
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1.1
S
7
0.9
SSW
14
1.4
S
10
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.2
S
12
Energy kJ
573
458
437
363
536
597
458
444
331
220
149
703
509
788
449
131
323
400
396
350
380
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.3
NW
13
0.2
WNW
11
0.5
SW
16
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.7
S
6
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
S
11
1
SSW
14
0.3
NW
12
0.5
SSW
13
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
Energy kJ
40
26
12
129
23
14
37
81
154
37
264
91
17
15
20
431
22
98
299
248
174
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
12
0.1
W
18
0.1
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.1
NW
16
0.1
SW
20
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.5
SSW
19
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.2
WNW
12
0.7
S
11
0.1
SW
18
0.6
SW
14
0.3
S
13
0.4
SW
11
0.3
SSW
16
Energy kJ
23
6
7
26
10
15
22
21
21
271
214
17
4
4
14
123
12
128
31
29
51
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
6
0.9
S
9
0.9
S
6
0.9
S
6
1
S
6
1
S
6
0.9
S
6
0.9
S
6
0.9
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.9
S
6
1.1
S
6
1.4
S
11
0.8
S
6
Energy kJ
32
126
61
61
78
71
62
64
65
48
48
47
63
94
451
54
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
1
1
3
1
2
3
1
1
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
Distance (km)
192
263
44
192
192
44
192
247
44
192
192
44
44
192
44
44
192
44
203
44
44
Best forecast wave conditions in Ancash
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
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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