
Surf Forecasts:
El Ñuro surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 702 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Ñuro this week:
The surf forecast for El Ñuro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Ñuro in the next 16 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 17s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Ñuro over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the S by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 4 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | WNW 21 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | WNW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
269 | 516 | 413 | 574 | 496 | 477 | 370 | 314 | 305 | 245 | 29 | 144 | 186 | 234 | 305 | 350 | 386 | 702 | 27 | 496 | 477 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:24PM1.86m | 4:28AM1.86m | 5:00PM1.84m | 5:00AM1.78m | 5:36PM1.78m | 5:33AM1.69m | 6:12PM1.69m | 6:06AM1.58m | 6:51PM1.58m | 6:42AM1.46m | 7:36PM1.47m | 7:23AM1.35m | 8:32PM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:12AM0.11m | 10:27PM0.29m | 10:45AM0.10m | 11:03PM0.34m | 11:17AM0.14m | 11:38PM0.41m | 11:51AM0.21m | 00:14AM0.50m | 12:26PM0.30m | 00:52AM0.60m | 1:04PM0.40m | 1:36AM0.71m | 1:50PM0.51m | 2:34AM0.80m | |||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
155 | 516 | 413 | 574 | 496 | 477 | 370 | 314 | 305 | 245 | 206 | 144 | 138 | 234 | 255 | 350 | 386 | 702 | 602 | 496 | 477 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | SW 20 | SSW 13 | WNW 21 | NW 10 | NW 13 | WNW 19 | NW 11 | NW 18 | NW 18 |
269 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 15 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 38 | 23 | 43 | 186 | 113 | 305 | 25 | 26 | 251 | 20 | 79 | 152 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | — | NW 16 | W 16 | WNW 12 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 16 | NW 13 | NW 10 | SW 21 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 10 | NW 13 | WNW 17 | NW 12 | WNW 10 |
26 | — | 10 | 5 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 29 | 38 | 27 | 14 | 71 | 50 | 42 | 29 | 7 | 14 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | SW 4 | SSW 13 | — | SW 4 | SSW 3 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | W 10 | — | SW 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 6 | SW 4 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 4 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 5 |
5 | 45 | 206 | — | 20 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 30 | — | 29 | 6 | 13 | 36 | 157 | 125 | 45 | — | — | 29 | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 996 | 487 | 97 | 487 | 224 | 0 | 224 | 23 | 87 | 996 | 23 | 175 | 925 | 23 | 19 | 996 | 19 | 185 | 996 | 75 |
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Information about the El Ñuro Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Ñuro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Ñuro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Ñuro 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 (El Ñuro) 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 El Ñuro 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 El Ñuro, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Piura, consider staying in Cabo Blanco which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Piura where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Lobitos which is 29 km (18 miles) away, La Breita, Talara and Marcavelica.










