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
19.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (May 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 1PM. 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 (Wed 13th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 13th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
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
0
1
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
1
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
508
710
695
648
595
595
500
386
380
435
676
639
444
394
321
268
465
644
778
778
515
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SW
15
SSW
10
S
10
S
15
SSW
10
S
10
SW
10
SSW
10
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
10
SW
15
S
10
S
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
2:04PM0.78m
3:22AM0.66m
2:41PM0.77m
4:00AM0.77m
3:22PM0.75m
4:41AM0.88m
4:05PM0.72m
5:26AM0.96m
4:51PM0.67m
6:14AM1.02m
5:39PM0.62m
7:05AM1.04m
6:31PM0.56m
Low Tide
7:51AM0.39m
9:05PM0.19m
8:55AM0.37m
9:29PM0.12m
9:52AM0.34m
9:58PM0.06m
10:47AM0.31m
10:33PM0.00m
11:43AM0.28m
11:11PM-0.03m
12:40PM0.27m
11:54PM-0.04m
1:42PM0.27m
00:40AM-0.02m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:49
5:49
5:49
Temp °C
23
22
21
23
22
20
22
21
20
22
22
20
22
21
20
22
21
20
22
21
20
23
23
22
24
23
21
22
21
21
22
22
20
22
21
21
22
21
21
22
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
10
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
S
7
Energy kJ
225
710
695
648
595
595
500
386
380
435
676
639
444
394
321
175
465
644
778
778
163
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
16
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.8
S
6
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.9
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.4
SW
16
0.7
S
6
0.3
S
8
0.2
WNW
12
0.9
S
6
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
S
6
1
S
6
1.1
SSW
14
Energy kJ
508
17
17
42
57
57
54
44
93
30
12
14
54
154
197
268
147
140
54
81
515
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.7
S
10
0.4
SW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.6
SW
12
0.1
NW
16
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SW
19
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.2
WNW
12
Energy kJ
122
5
5
88
93
14
25
25
24
89
10
37
55
14
21
104
166
67
20
20
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
10
1.2
S
10
0.8
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.9
S
5
0.9
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.7
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.7
S
5
Energy kJ
225
260
43
41
31
23
43
54
39
28
29
26
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
29
29
1
29
29
0
29
29
0
1
29
1
29
29
0
29
29
0
29
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
9
6
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
6
5
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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