La Playita surfForecast / Lima / Peru

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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
20.7° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) 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+) 4AM (Sat 16th May)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 16th May)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 18th May)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
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
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
327
246
205
186
350
322
246
242
158
130
159
370
357
357
367
268
212
108
124
141
139
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
SSW
5
WSW
15
W
10
SW
10
SSW
15
WNW
10
SW
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
WSW
5
WSW
10
W
15
S
5
W
10
WNW
10
SSW
5
SW
15
WNW
10
WSW
10
SW
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
4:14AM0.76m
3:35PM0.72m
4:55AM0.86m
4:19PM0.68m
5:38AM0.94m
5:06PM0.63m
6:26AM1.00m
5:55PM0.58m
7:18AM1.02m
6:49PM0.52m
8:14AM1.02m
7:49PM0.47m
9:14AM1.00m
9:01PM0.44m
Low Tide
10:07AM0.32m
10:09PM0.05m
11:03AM0.29m
10:43PM-0.00m
11:59AM0.26m
11:22PM-0.03m
12:57PM0.25m
00:04AM-0.04m
2:00PM0.24m
00:51AM-0.02m
3:08PM0.25m
1:42AM0.03m
4:24PM0.25m
2:40AM0.09m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
Temp °C
21
20
19
21
21
19
21
20
19
21
20
19
21
20
19
21
20
19
21
20
19
22
20
20
21
22
19
21
21
20
21
21
20
21
20
21
21
20
20
21
21
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
11
Energy kJ
327
246
205
144
350
322
246
242
158
118
159
370
357
357
367
70
51
45
45
35
123
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SSW
6
0.5
S
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.5
SW
12
0.6
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
Energy kJ
27
29
27
186
20
17
29
29
19
26
67
25
41
36
70
268
212
108
124
141
139
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SSW
6
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
20
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.5
S
6
0.5
SW
12
0.2
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.1
NW
12
0.1
SW
18
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
Energy kJ
6
6
67
28
5
15
33
50
103
130
17
68
8
16
6
12
51
58
38
37
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
7
Energy kJ
75
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
104
45
45
45
45
45
45
45
13
45
45
0
45
45
7
104
45
18
45
45
45
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
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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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