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La Playita surfForecast / Lima / Peru
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 28 Mar 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
La Playita surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Playita sea temperature is
20.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Playita this week:
The surf forecast for La Playita over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Playita in the next 16 days are 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 10AM. 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 (Sat 28th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 1st Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 1st Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Playita over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Fri 03 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 712 | 643 | 481 | 909 | 742 | 630 | 413 | 362 | 357 | 257 | 209 | 257 | 775 | 1816 | 1707 | 1281 | 868 | 844 | 746 | 612 | 621 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:56AM 0.47 | 3:30PM 0.89 | 3:55AM 0.55 | 4:15PM 0.90 | 4:41AM 0.62 | 4:52PM 0.89 | 5:21AM 0.69 | 5:25PM 0.86 | 5:58AM 0.75 | 5:56PM 0.81 | 6:33AM 0.80 | 6:25PM 0.74 | 7:08AM 0.82 | 6:53PM 0.67 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:27AM 0.19 | 10:22PM 0.19 | 9:28AM 0.17 | 10:54PM 0.16 | 10:20AM 0.17 | 11:22PM 0.13 | 11:06AM 0.17 | 11:48PM 0.11 | 11:49AM 0.19 | 12:12AM 0.11 | 12:32PM 0.21 | 12:36AM 0.11 | 1:14PM 0.25 | |||||||||
Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Fri 03 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | |
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Information about the La Playita Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Playita provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Playita can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Playita 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 Playita) 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 Playita 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.
La Playita is 19 km (12 miles) from San Vicente de Canete. If you plan a holiday in Lima, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Vicente de Canete. San Vicente de Canete has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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