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La Costa surfForecast / Lima / Peru
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 11 May 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
La Costa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Costa sea temperature is
20.8° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Costa this week:
The surf forecast for La Costa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 La Costa in the next 16 days are 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 13th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 13th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Costa over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | |
299 | 246 | 208 | 366 | 619 | 614 | 632 | 518 | 526 | 492 | 386 | 380 | 256 | 598 | 565 | 444 | 380 | 273 | 257 | 306 | 455 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:34PM0.77m | 2:54AM0.55m | 2:10PM0.77m | 3:30AM0.65m | 2:47PM0.76m | 4:07AM0.76m | 3:28PM0.73m | 4:48AM0.87m | 4:12PM0.70m | 5:32AM0.95m | 4:58PM0.65m | 6:20AM1.01m | 5:47PM0.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:42AM0.38m | 8:53PM0.23m | 7:59AM0.38m | 9:11PM0.18m | 9:02AM0.36m | 9:35PM0.11m | 10:00AM0.33m | 10:04PM0.05m | 10:55AM0.30m | 10:38PM0.00m | 11:51AM0.27m | 11:17PM-0.03m | 12:49PM0.26m | 11:59PM-0.04m | |||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
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Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 18 |
 kJ | 190 | 194 | 190 | 366 | 619 | 614 | 632 | 518 | 526 | 492 | 386 | 380 | 256 | 598 | 565 | 444 | 380 | 273 | 175 | 306 | 455 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 13 | S 5 | S 9 | S 9 | S 6 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 17 | S 6 | SW 12 | S 5 |
| kJ | 299 | 246 | 208 | 120 | 186 | 17 | 28 | 57 | 40 | 30 | 25 | 93 | 229 | 5 | 5 | 62 | 50 | 143 | 31 | 112 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | WNW 13 | NW 11 | S 9 | SW 16 | NW 12 | S 9 | WNW 12 | S 8 | S 5 | NW 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 15 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 15 | 52 | 192 | 151 | 17 | 5 | 64 | 93 | 6 | 39 | 14 | 23 | 21 | 7 | 15 | 54 | 111 | 21 | 257 | 303 | 93 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 10 | — | S 5 | S 5 | — | S 6 | S 5 | — | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | S 6 | — | S 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 17 | 183 | — | 21 | 28 | — | 23 | 20 | — | 30 | 36 | — | — | 41 | — | 30 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 69 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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Information about the La Costa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Costa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Costa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Costa 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 (La Costa) 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 La Costa 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.
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