
Surf Forecasts:
La Playita surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,305 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period with SW swell.
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 Monday (Jun 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Playita in the next 16 days are 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 29th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 29th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 1st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Playita over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 8 | SW 14 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 21 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
404 | 432 | 346 | 442 | 640 | 1224 | 1118 | 857 | 621 | 1115 | 1101 | 905 | 666 | 551 | 529 | 459 | 316 | 341 | 344 | 266 | 365 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 4:53PM0.46m | 6:22AM0.86m | 5:32PM0.45m | 7:00AM0.88m | 6:12PM0.44m | 7:37AM0.88m | 6:51PM0.44m | 8:12AM0.88m | 7:34PM0.43m | 8:44AM0.87m | 8:21PM0.44m | 9:13AM0.85m | 9:14PM0.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:29PM0.32m | 10:56PM0.10m | 1:08PM0.31m | 11:33PM0.09m | 1:49PM0.30m | 00:08AM0.10m | 2:31PM0.31m | 00:42AM0.12m | 3:12PM0.31m | 1:14AM0.15m | 3:50PM0.30m | 1:46AM0.20m | 4:25PM0.30m | 2:21AM0.26m | |||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 |
171 | 180 | 189 | 169 | 484 | 1224 | 1118 | 857 | 621 | 1115 | 1101 | 905 | 666 | 551 | 529 | 151 | 159 | 256 | 344 | 266 | 266 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SSW 11 | — | SW 19 | SW 17 | — | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 9 | SSW 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 21 |
404 | 432 | 346 | 322 | 640 | 446 | — | 358 | 582 | — | 161 | 127 | 33 | 113 | 86 | 459 | 297 | 341 | 212 | 199 | 365 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | SW 19 | — | SW 17 | SW 26 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 13 |
99 | 186 | 210 | 442 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 48 | — | 59 | — | 107 | 26 | 69 | 69 | 128 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | SSW 7 | S 7 | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | 73 | 161 | — | 316 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 45 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 13 | 45 | 45 | 18 | 45 | 45 | 0 | 45 | 45 | 0 | 104 | 45 | 13 |
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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.









