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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
20.2° 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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 26th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 26th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 26th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Paso over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | |
1274 | 1177 | 1748 | 1482 | 1359 | 1174 | 889 | 847 | 860 | 683 | 650 | 254 | 388 | 381 | 245 | 179 | 195 | 441 | 447 | 421 | 480 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:41PM0.87m | 3:36AM0.64m | 3:22PM0.84m | 4:19AM0.72m | 3:58PM0.80m | 4:55AM0.79m | 4:29PM0.75m | 5:29AM0.84m | 4:59PM0.69m | 6:01AM0.87m | 5:27PM0.64m | 6:33AM0.88m | 5:56PM0.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:04AM0.28m | 9:32PM0.17m | 9:07AM0.28m | 10:01PM0.14m | 10:00AM0.29m | 10:27PM0.12m | 10:47AM0.29m | 10:51PM0.10m | 11:30AM0.29m | 11:14PM0.10m | 12:12PM0.30m | 11:38PM0.10m | 12:54PM0.31m | 00:04AM0.11m | |||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
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Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 |
1274 | 1177 | 1748 | 1482 | 1359 | 1174 | 889 | 847 | 860 | 683 | 650 | 249 | 388 | 381 | 245 | 179 | 157 | 441 | 447 | 421 | 480 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | WNW 14 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | W 17 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 16 | S 10 | S 9 | S 6 | SW 13 |
269 | 269 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 88 | 86 | 86 | 40 | 24 | 254 | 23 | 23 | 68 | 125 | 195 | 183 | 146 | 64 | 202 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | W 16 | W 16 | NW 11 | NW 14 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SSW 18 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 31 | 49 | 33 | 103 | 115 | 255 | 144 | 212 | 127 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 29 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 1 | 29 | 29 | 1 | 29 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 1 |
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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.











