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
20.3° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Sunday (May 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m 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 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 10th May)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 10th May)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 12th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 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 Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sat
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
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
3
2
2
2
0
0
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
0
0
1
2
1
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
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
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1044
616
568
561
395
352
253
243
508
710
695
648
595
595
500
444
380
558
676
648
444
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
10
S
10
SW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SW
10
SSW
10
S
10
SW
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
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
on
High Tide
00:58AM0.40m
12:51PM0.77m
2:04AM0.47m
1:28PM0.78m
2:45AM0.56m
2:04PM0.78m
3:22AM0.66m
2:41PM0.77m
4:00AM0.77m
3:22PM0.75m
4:41AM0.88m
4:05PM0.72m
5:26AM0.96m
Low Tide
8:28PM0.33m
4:50AM0.36m
8:36PM0.29m
6:34AM0.39m
8:48PM0.25m
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
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<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>
5:51
5:51
5:51
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:49
Temp °C
22
20
22
21
20
22
22
20
22
22
20
22
21
20
22
21
19
22
21
19
22
23
21
23
22
22
22
22
21
22
22
21
22
21
21
22
21
20
22
21
20
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
10
1.2
SSW
15
1.6
S
10
1.5
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
10
1
S
10
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
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
632
616
545
479
347
228
234
188
225
710
695
648
595
595
500
444
380
558
676
648
444
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
16
1.1
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
1
SW
16
1
S
10
0.2
WNW
13
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
9
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
SW
16
0.8
S
6
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.9
S
6
Energy kJ
1044
256
568
561
395
352
253
205
508
186
17
148
133
14
40
39
130
40
11
5
56
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
11
0.3
NW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.1
NW
15
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
S
9
0.6
SW
12
0.1
NW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
19
Energy kJ
17
16
25
25
14
21
85
243
122
17
5
27
93
8
14
14
24
89
10
14
55
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
12
0.5
S
4
0.6
S
5
1.1
S
10
0.9
S
9
0.7
S
5
0.6
S
5
0.8
S
5
0.8
S
6
0.9
S
5
Energy kJ
520
8
19
219
129
27
20
29
40
45
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
29
1
29
29
1
29
1
0
29
1
0
29
29
0
29
29
0
29
29
1
29
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
6
5
6
9
6
9
9
9
8
5
5
5
5
7
6
7
4
5
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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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