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El Ñuro surfForecast / Piura / Peru
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El Ñuro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Ñuro sea temperature is
26.4° C
(Which is 4.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Ñuro this week:
The most powerful waves expected at El Ñuro in the next 16 days are 0.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 10PM. 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 16s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Ñuro over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 4 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 4 | SW 16 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | SSW 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | W 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 15 | NW 12 | |
12 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 25 | 22 | 13 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 35 | 22 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 7:36PM1.57m | 8:41AM1.66m | 8:45PM1.44m | 9:57AM1.60m | 10:10PM1.37m | 11:15AM1.60m | 11:38PM1.38m | 12:22PM1.64m | 00:50AM1.45m | 1:16PM1.70m | 1:46AM1.55m | 1:59PM1.74m | 2:32AM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:01AM0.26m | 2:54PM0.62m | 3:10AM0.39m | 4:18PM0.66m | 4:29AM0.48m | 5:44PM0.63m | 5:47AM0.51m | 6:51PM0.54m | 6:54AM0.50m | 7:42PM0.43m | 7:47AM0.47m | 8:23PM0.33m | 8:32AM0.45m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | |
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | 6:21 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 |
25 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | NNW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
114 | 95 | 13 | 56 | 56 | 93 | 121 | 200 | 284 | 6 | 249 | 178 | 180 | 111 | 101 | 175 | 131 | 120 | 99 | 67 | 64 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SSW 15 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 11 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 15 | NW 13 | SW 6 | NW 12 | NW 15 | SW 5 |
4 | 6 | 57 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 52 | 50 | 9 | 27 | 8 | 24 | 35 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 10 | SW 16 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | W 15 | NW 11 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | W 13 | W 13 | NW 13 | WNW 17 | NW 12 | NW 12 |
7 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 25 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SSW 6 | — | SW 4 | SSW 3 | — | SW 3 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 16 | — | — | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | — | SW 4 | SSW 3 | — |
12 | 19 | — | 17 | 8 | — | 5 | 9 | — | 310 | — | — | 10 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 8 | — | 8 | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 996 | 19 | 7 | 925 | 19 | 19 | 978 | 97 | 7 | 973 | 7 | 19 | 224 | 257 | 19 | 690 | 224 | 7 | 996 | 224 | 175 |
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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.












