Explosivos surf break

Explosivos surfForecast / Lima / Peru

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 -05
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Explosivos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Explosivos sea temperature is
20.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Explosivos this week:

The surf forecast for Explosivos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Explosivos in the next 16 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 22nd Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 26th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 26th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Explosivos over the next 16 days.


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

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tue
28
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
4
2
3
3
!
!
!
3
3
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
2
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.1
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)131312121212161515161514141515141413131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8125784853533282693105599171154114596915921924210417481504126711741009992
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
5
SSW
15
S
10
S
5
WSW
15
SSE
5
S
5
SW
10
S
5
SW
15
W
10
W
10
SSE
10
WSW
10
SW
5
S
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crossoncrosscross-
on
oncrossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
crossononglassononcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:14AM
0.92
9:49PM
0.44
11:30AM
0.89
11:40PM
0.43
12:45PM
0.88
1:25AM
0.48
1:48PM
0.88
2:40AM
0.56
2:39PM
0.87
3:34AM
0.64
3:21PM
0.84
4:17AM
0.72
3:56PM
0.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:33AM
0.10
5:35PM
0.33
3:39AM
0.17
7:09PM
0.30
5:08AM
0.23
8:12PM
0.25
6:44AM
0.26
8:56PM
0.21
8:02AM
0.27
9:30PM
0.17
9:05AM
0.28
9:59PM
0.14
9:58AM
0.28
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tue
28
Sunrise-6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13-
Sunset--5:58--5:57--5:57--5:55--5:55--5:55--5:54
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202221202120202121202121202221202121202121
Feels °C (?)212221212220212322212122212322222222222221
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Information about the Explosivos Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Explosivos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Explosivos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Explosivos 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 (Explosivos) 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 Explosivos 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.

Explosibles is 34 km (21 miles) from the very large city of Mala. If you plan a holiday in Lima, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mala. Mala has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.

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