
Surf Forecasts:
El Ñuro surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SW swell with 242 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Ñuro over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 12 | SW 4 | SW 12 | NW 11 | SW 4 | SSW 3 | SW 16 | SW 4 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 4 | WSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | 29 | 68 | 5 | 47 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 29 | 20 | 47 | 41 | 46 | 102 | 99 | 138 | 158 | 144 | 87 | |
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 | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:30PM1.82m | 5:18AM2.03m | 5:20PM1.81m | 6:04AM2.03m | 6:10PM1.77m | 6:48AM1.98m | 7:00PM1.70m | 7:31AM1.89m | 7:51PM1.60m | 8:15AM1.77m | 8:45PM1.51m | 9:00AM1.64m | 9:44PM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:38AM0.32m | 10:49PM-0.05m | 11:28AM0.29m | 11:36PM-0.00m | 12:17PM0.29m | 00:22AM0.09m | 1:04PM0.31m | 1:07AM0.22m | 1:51PM0.36m | 1:53AM0.38m | 2:39PM0.41m | 2:41AM0.53m | 3:29PM0.47m | 3:35AM0.67m | |||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
175 | 175 | 68 | 175 | 70 | 106 | 147 | 145 | 57 | 50 | 63 | 58 | 96 | 91 | 82 | 78 | 99 | 138 | 158 | 144 | 87 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | SSW 14 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 10 | SW 5 | SW 19 | WSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 11 | NW 20 | NW 19 | NW 18 |
5 | 5 | 81 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 47 | 41 | 46 | 102 | 58 | 56 | 97 | 95 | 53 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | SW 20 | NW 11 | — | W 16 | NW 11 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 21 | WNW 21 | WNW 20 | N 8 | N 7 | W 19 |
2 | 16 | 5 | — | 5 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 40 | 42 | 42 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 3 | — | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | SW 4 | SSW 2 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 6 |
3 | 29 | 5 | 3 | 47 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 4 | — | 29 | 11 | — | 10 | 5 | — | 14 | 1 | 8 | 36 | 25 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 690 | 7 | 87 | 996 | 23 | 87 | 996 | 87 | 87 | 690 | 87 | 7 | 487 | 0 | 27 | 690 | 23 | 23 | 996 | 19 |
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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.










