
Surf Forecasts:
El Ñuro surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 505 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 22nd Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Ñuro over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat night, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 4 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 13 | SW 4 | SW 21 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
88 | 152 | 241 | 299 | 239 | 209 | 203 | 121 | 112 | 109 | 93 | 137 | 290 | 255 | 5 | 371 | 362 | 335 | 4 | 21 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:23AM1.97m | 6:25PM1.71m | 7:15AM1.93m | 7:20PM1.63m | 8:07AM1.85m | 8:20PM1.54m | 8:59AM1.77m | 9:24PM1.46m | 9:53AM1.68m | 10:33PM1.42m | 10:47AM1.60m | 11:41PM1.41m | 11:41AM1.54m | 00:43AM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:34PM0.37m | 00:42AM0.08m | 1:30PM0.41m | 1:33AM0.21m | 2:26PM0.45m | 2:27AM0.36m | 3:25PM0.48m | 3:24AM0.50m | 4:24PM0.50m | 4:25AM0.62m | 5:23PM0.49m | 5:30AM0.69m | 6:18PM0.47m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
88 | 152 | 241 | 299 | 239 | 209 | 203 | 121 | 111 | 109 | 93 | 91 | 290 | 255 | 516 | 371 | 362 | 335 | 272 | 226 | 258 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WNW 13 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 8 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 12 | SW 15 | NW 10 | SSW 8 | NW 10 | S 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 21 |
66 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 17 | 60 | 60 | 83 | 112 | 26 | 60 | 137 | 23 | 76 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | NW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | WNW 12 | SSW 8 | SW 18 | WSW 21 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | S 7 | SW 11 | — | NW 10 | W 13 | — | NW 10 |
58 | 6 | 16 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 7 | 108 | 45 | 53 | 33 | 22 | 1 | 5 | — | 4 | 3 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 4 | SSW 6 | — | SW 4 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 3 | SW 4 | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | SW 4 | SSW 3 |
2 | 40 | 13 | 9 | 22 | 26 | 19 | 27 | 20 | — | 35 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 5 | — | 14 | 5 | — | 21 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 996 | 19 | 0 | 996 | 19 | 69 | 978 | 23 | 19 | 224 | 19 | 87 | 996 | 23 | 0 | 224 | 23 | 87 | 224 | 23 |
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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.









