
Surf Forecasts:
El Ñuro surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 407 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Ñuro over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 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 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
301 | 241 | 111 | 30 | 138 | 74 | 58 | 54 | 109 | 117 | 150 | 169 | 206 | 299 | 209 | 248 | 162 | 144 | 109 | 108 | 106 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:05PM1.86m | 4:26AM2.01m | 4:46PM1.88m | 5:02AM1.98m | 5:25PM1.85m | 5:36AM1.89m | 6:03PM1.79m | 6:09AM1.78m | 6:41PM1.69m | 6:43AM1.65m | 7:21PM1.56m | 7:18AM1.51m | 8:08PM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:04AM0.19m | 10:13PM0.12m | 10:42AM0.14m | 10:51PM0.16m | 11:17AM0.13m | 11:29PM0.24m | 11:52AM0.16m | 00:05AM0.34m | 12:27PM0.23m | 00:42AM0.46m | 1:02PM0.32m | 1:20AM0.58m | 1:42PM0.43m | 2:04AM0.71m | |||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 28 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 11 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
301 | 241 | 111 | 30 | 138 | 74 | 51 | 30 | 34 | 117 | 150 | 169 | 206 | 299 | 209 | 248 | 162 | 144 | 109 | 108 | 106 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 21 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 9 | NW 9 | W 11 | W 13 | SW 23 | SW 22 | WSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 |
31 | 34 | 34 | 18 | 30 | 35 | 30 | 54 | 109 | 19 | 30 | 27 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 18 | 44 | 17 | 61 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 15 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WSW 14 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | W 12 | NW 9 | SW 23 | W 14 | W 12 | W 13 | WNW 13 | W 13 |
15 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 58 | 58 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 18 | 10 | 44 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 13 | SW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 8 | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | SW 4 | SSW 3 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 3 |
— | 29 | 18 | 222 | 45 | 32 | 19 | 41 | 13 | 24 | 20 | 12 | — | 18 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 996 | 19 | 227 | 996 | 19 | 87 | 996 | 23 | 224 | 925 | 23 | 27 | 690 | 87 | 19 | 530 | 19 | 224 | 996 | 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.










