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
20.8° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than 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 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. 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 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 18th May)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 18th May)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
1.4
S
10
1.3
S
10
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
1.1
S
9
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SW
14
1.1
S
12
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
268
376
644
778
778
515
418
327
158
208
141
198
269
164
327
138
128
107
197
384
737
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
SSW
10
S
10
SW
10
SSW
10
S
10
SW
10
S
10
S
15
SW
10
S
10
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
5
S
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
5:39PM0.62m
7:05AM1.04m
6:31PM0.56m
8:01AM1.04m
7:30PM0.51m
9:01AM1.02m
8:40PM0.47m
10:04AM0.98m
10:07PM0.45m
11:07AM0.94m
11:44PM0.48m
12:08PM0.90m
1:13AM0.54m
Low Tide
12:40PM0.27m
11:54PM-0.04m
1:42PM0.27m
00:40AM-0.02m
2:49PM0.28m
1:31AM0.03m
4:05PM0.28m
2:28AM0.10m
5:24PM0.27m
3:35AM0.18m
6:33PM0.24m
4:55AM0.26m
7:27PM0.21m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:47
5:47
Temp °C
22
21
20
22
21
19
22
22
19
21
21
20
22
21
19
21
21
19
22
21
19
23
21
21
22
22
19
22
23
19
21
21
22
22
21
20
21
22
20
22
21
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
6
0.9
SW
16
1
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
S
8
1.4
S
10
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
S
10
1
S
7
1
S
7
0.5
S
16
0.9
S
6
0.8
S
7
0.5
SW
16
0.8
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.8
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
Energy kJ
60
376
644
778
778
273
418
318
136
92
94
127
68
56
129
49
51
77
73
384
737
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SSW
14
1.1
S
7
0.3
S
11
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.4
SW
17
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
S
10
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
S
12
0.4
SW
13
0.6
S
11
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
18
0.6
S
10
0.4
SW
11
Energy kJ
175
110
186
104
20
515
352
107
158
208
74
132
269
139
61
82
128
92
197
71
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
16
0.5
SSW
19
0.5
SW
12
0.2
S
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
SW
16
0.6
S
10
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.2
WNW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.6
S
10
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.2
WNW
15
Energy kJ
268
214
67
9
17
15
14
14
132
68
141
46
99
164
14
138
80
107
69
43
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
6
1
S
6
1.1
S
7
1.3
S
10
1.1
S
7
1.1
S
9
1.1
S
12
0.8
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.8
S
6
1.1
S
6
Energy kJ
62
76
117
327
103
198
327
51
46
47
83
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
Distance (km)
29
29
1
29
29
1
29
1
0
29
1
1
29
29
0
29
29
0
29
29
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
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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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