El Paso surfForecast / Lima / Peru

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El Paso surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Paso sea temperature is
19.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Paso this week:

The surf forecast for El Paso over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Paso in the next 16 days are 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 4th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 8th May)4ft (1.2m) 20s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 8th May)6ft (1.8m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Paso over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
18
1.8
SW
18
1.7
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
381
501
893
744
594
1147
1389
1176
875
862
496
423
929
943
1740
1996
1570
1390
1170
780
711
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
5
SW
10
SW
10
SW
5
S
10
SW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
15
SW
10
SSW
5
S
10
WSW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SSW
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:24PM0.53m
7:47AM0.85m
6:52PM0.48m
8:31AM0.82m
7:17PM0.44m
9:22AM0.78m
7:37PM0.41m
10:19AM0.76m
11:18AM0.75m
10:49PM0.36m
12:09PM0.76m
00:58AM0.40m
12:51PM0.77m
Low Tide
00:31AM0.13m
2:29PM0.35m
00:59AM0.15m
3:33PM0.38m
1:28AM0.19m
5:13PM0.40m
1:58AM0.23m
2:30AM0.27m
8:21PM0.35m
8:28PM0.33m
4:50AM0.36m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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6:13
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:51
5:51
5:51
Temp °C
21
20
22
21
21
23
22
20
22
21
20
21
21
19
22
21
20
22
21
20
22
22
22
23
22
23
24
23
21
23
21
21
21
22
20
22
22
23
23
22
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
11
1.1
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
18
1.8
SW
18
1.7
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
S
10
Energy kJ
307
501
893
744
594
1147
1389
1176
875
862
496
423
929
943
1740
1996
1570
1390
1170
780
374
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
1
S
11
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
19
1
SW
16
0.6
S
12
0.3
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
1
SW
20
1.6
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
11
1
SSW
10
1.2
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
15
Energy kJ
381
235
79
131
521
102
34
15
14
37
96
366
319
769
759
616
408
260
231
300
711
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
13
0.1
NW
18
0.1
SW
22
0.1
SW
21
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
22
1
SW
16
0.1
NW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
16
Energy kJ
167
110
17
17
17
34
12
18
18
14
14
134
229
508
5
17
17
17
17
16
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
6
Energy kJ
60
54
30
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
29
29
29
29
1
29
29
1
29
1
0
29
29
1
29
29
0
29
29
1
29
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
4
5
9
9
5
6
5
9
7
9
6
5
4
5
9
4
6
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Information about the El Paso Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Paso provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Paso can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Paso 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 Paso) 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 Paso 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 Lima? If you are looking for accommodation near El Paso, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Lima, consider staying in Lima which is 36 km (22 miles) away. Other places in and around Lima where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Mala which is 41 km (25 miles) away, Callao, Chosica and Ancon.

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