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
19.4° C
(Which is 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 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 1.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 2nd May)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 8th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 20s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 8th May)6ft (1.9m) 19s

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 Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
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
3
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
3
1
3
3
2
1
2
2
1
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
S
17
1
S
15
1.2
S
14
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.2
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
173
151
459
537
498
304
397
381
501
643
744
594
930
1389
1314
987
700
513
435
444
799
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SW
10
S
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
S
5
S
10
SSW
15
S
5
SSE
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
5:27PM0.64m
6:33AM0.88m
5:56PM0.58m
7:08AM0.87m
6:24PM0.53m
7:47AM0.85m
6:52PM0.48m
8:31AM0.82m
7:17PM0.44m
9:22AM0.78m
7:37PM0.41m
10:19AM0.76m
Low Tide
12:12PM0.30m
11:38PM0.10m
12:54PM0.31m
00:04AM0.11m
1:39PM0.33m
00:31AM0.13m
2:29PM0.35m
00:59AM0.15m
3:33PM0.38m
1:28AM0.19m
5:13PM0.40m
1:58AM0.23m
2:30AM0.27m
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:15
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5:53
5:53
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
Temp °C
22
21
20
21
21
19
22
21
20
22
21
20
23
22
20
22
21
20
22
21
20
23
22
21
22
22
21
23
22
22
22
22
22
23
23
21
22
21
22
22
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
9
1
S
8
1
S
7
1.2
S
14
1.2
S
13
1
S
7
0.9
S
7
1.2
S
11
1.1
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
Energy kJ
171
140
92
537
498
106
79
351
501
643
744
594
930
1389
1314
987
700
513
435
378
548
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
15
1
S
15
1
S
7
0.7
SW
13
1
S
12
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.4
SW
19
0.9
SSW
16
1
S
12
0.3
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.7
S
8
0.3
SW
20
0.8
S
8
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SSW
21
Energy kJ
173
109
459
94
173
304
397
381
103
105
95
464
276
34
15
14
65
60
76
327
799
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
11
0.5
S
17
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.8
SW
13
0.8
S
11
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
13
0.1
NW
18
0.1
SW
22
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
WNW
12
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
24
1
SW
16
Energy kJ
19
151
255
151
152
199
166
141
110
79
17
17
34
12
18
18
37
14
252
444
521
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
7
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
7
Energy kJ
100
82
67
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
Distance (km)
29
29
0
29
29
1
29
1
0
29
29
0
29
29
0
29
1
1
29
1
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
7
8
5
5
5
6
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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