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
20.9° C
(Which is 2.2°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 Saturday (May 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 16s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 16th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 18th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
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 Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
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
0
1
1
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
1
2
2
1
0
1
0
1
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
12
0.6
SW
15
1.1
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
500
386
336
435
676
639
444
336
273
268
376
644
778
778
522
407
318
188
220
181
322
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
SSW
10
S
10
SW
10
SSW
10
S
10
SW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SW
10
SSW
5
SSE
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
10
SW
15
SSW
10
S
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSE
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-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
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
8:01AM1.04m
7:30PM0.51m
9:01AM1.02m
8:40PM0.47m
Low Tide
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
2:49PM0.28m
1:31AM0.03m
4:05PM0.28m
2:28AM0.10m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:50
5:50
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
Temp °C
23
22
20
22
22
20
22
22
20
22
21
20
22
22
20
22
21
20
22
21
20
24
22
21
22
23
21
23
23
21
23
21
21
22
23
21
22
21
21
22
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
S
6
0.9
SW
16
1
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.2
S
7
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
11
1
S
7
0.9
S
7
1.1
S
12
Energy kJ
500
386
336
435
676
639
444
336
273
56
376
644
778
778
522
143
177
188
86
72
322
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
6
0.4
S
9
0.4
SW
16
1
S
6
0.1
NW
16
0.2
WNW
12
1
S
6
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.8
SW
12
0.8
S
6
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
S
6
0.5
S
9
0.2
WNW
12
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.9
S
12
0.6
S
10
0.6
SW
15
Energy kJ
54
24
93
74
10
14
74
154
195
175
46
140
60
41
15
407
318
158
220
69
174
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
9
0.3
SW
18
0.3
S
9
0.6
SW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SW
19
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.2
S
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
10
0.9
S
11
0.4
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SSW
16
Energy kJ
25
48
14
89
5
37
55
14
21
268
110
93
9
17
4
182
107
130
206
181
84
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
6
0.9
S
6
0.9
S
6
0.9
S
6
0.9
S
6
0.9
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.9
S
6
1.4
S
10
1
S
7
1.1
S
7
Energy kJ
56
53
62
53
62
57
42
68
386
89
103
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
29
29
1
29
29
1
29
29
1
29
29
0
29
29
0
29
29
1
29
29
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
6
4
6
4
4
6
4
5
5
5
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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