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Explosivos surfForecast / Lima / Peru
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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
21.3° C
(Which is 3.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Explosivos surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 2,393 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period with SW swell.
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 Sunday (May 31) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Explosivos in the next 16 days are 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 31st May) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Explosivos over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | |
1336 | 1445 | 1904 | 1818 | 1333 | 1087 | 695 | 529 | 447 | 871 | 1465 | 921 | 1532 | 2269 | 1241 | 1761 | 2155 | 2003 | 1402 | 1048 | 833 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 4:50PM0.54m | 6:17AM0.88m | 5:24PM0.51m | 6:55AM0.88m | 5:58PM0.48m | 7:35AM0.87m | 6:33PM0.46m | 8:18AM0.85m | 7:08PM0.43m | 9:01AM0.84m | 7:51PM0.41m | 9:42AM0.82m | 8:54PM0.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:09PM0.34m | 11:04PM0.10m | 12:51PM0.33m | 11:35PM0.10m | 1:36PM0.34m | 00:07AM0.11m | 2:26PM0.35m | 00:40AM0.13m | 3:23PM0.37m | 1:12AM0.17m | 4:28PM0.37m | 1:43AM0.21m | 5:32PM0.37m | 2:16AM0.26m | |||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
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Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
1152 | 949 | 1904 | 1818 | 1333 | 1087 | 695 | 529 | 135 | 117 | 1465 | 746 | 1532 | 2269 | 1241 | 1761 | 2155 | 2003 | 1402 | 1048 | 833 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 14 | SW 18 | S 7 | SW 18 | SW 19 | S 6 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 6 | WNW 16 | SW 12 | S 6 | SW 10 |
1336 | 1445 | 494 | 380 | 339 | 98 | 111 | 94 | 447 | 871 | 94 | 921 | 716 | 37 | 744 | 430 | 32 | 25 | 224 | 66 | 132 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 22 | S 7 | S 6 | WNW 18 | S 6 | S 6 | NW 16 | NW 12 | S 6 | SW 10 | SW 26 |
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 64 | 32 | 32 | 365 | 196 | 118 | 56 | 51 | 31 | 36 | 32 | 66 | 6 | 62 | 127 | 171 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | S 6 |
— | — | — | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | — | — | 59 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 23 | 5 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 35 | 23 | 0 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 23 | 23 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 9 | 23 | 9 | 9 |
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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.











