Pacasmayo surf break

Pacasmayo surfForecast / La Libertad & Lambayeque / Peru

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Pacasmayo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pacasmayo sea temperature is
21.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pacasmayo this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Pacasmayo in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 24th May)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.9
SW
17
0.7
SW
18
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1.2
S
8
0.7
SW
15
1.1
S
8
0.6
SW
14
0.9
S
8
1
S
11
1
S
10
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
238
211
434
319
483
496
367
309
231
251
295
185
220
167
162
93
229
216
199
370
492
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
S
15
S
15
S
25
S
15
SSE
20
S
25
S
15
SSE
15
S
25
S
20
S
15
S
20
SSW
10
SSE
15
S
15
S
15
S
15
S
25
S
15
SSE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:27PM1.33m
5:30AM1.52m
5:15PM1.28m
6:22AM1.51m
6:05PM1.20m
7:19AM1.46m
7:01PM1.11m
8:19AM1.40m
8:06PM1.03m
9:24AM1.35m
9:26PM0.97m
10:30AM1.31m
10:54PM0.96m
Low Tide
10:49AM0.34m
10:55PM-0.07m
11:41AM0.35m
11:42PM-0.05m
12:35PM0.39m
00:31AM0.01m
1:35PM0.44m
1:24AM0.11m
2:41PM0.49m
2:23AM0.22m
3:57PM0.51m
3:29AM0.34m
5:14PM0.48m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
Temp °C
23
23
22
23
23
21
23
23
21
23
23
21
23
22
21
23
22
21
23
22
21
23
23
23
22
22
20
21
21
20
22
21
20
22
21
20
23
22
21
22
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.9
SW
17
0.7
SW
18
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1.2
S
8
1
S
8
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.9
S
8
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
12
0.8
SW
18
1
SW
16
Energy kJ
238
152
434
319
483
496
367
309
231
251
295
185
125
167
162
89
108
119
72
370
492
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SSW
15
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.3
SW
10
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.3
SW
18
0.4
S
11
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
12
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
Energy kJ
219
211
114
144
10
9
10
24
15
30
16
176
220
50
38
85
93
73
199
69
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
13
0.3
SW
20
0.1
NW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
SW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
S
13
0.3
SW
10
0.3
SW
10
0.3
SW
10
0.3
SW
9
0.4
SW
16
0.1
SW
9
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SSW
15
0.1
NW
14
0.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
7
61
7
68
6
6
14
14
5
16
13
16
15
15
14
93
3
15
85
8
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
6
0.9
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
6
0.9
S
6
1
S
7
1
S
7
1.2
S
7
1.2
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.1
S
8
1
S
8
1
S
11
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
10
Energy kJ
39
71
56
50
65
88
91
142
199
199
195
148
116
229
216
156
188
188
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
Distance (km)
90
90
36
36
599
90
90
599
36
90
599
36
36
90
36
90
90
36
90
293
90
Best forecast wave conditions in La Libertad and Lambayeque
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
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Information about the Pacasmayo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pacasmayo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pacasmayo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pacasmayo 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 (Pacasmayo) 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 Pacasmayo 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.

Are you planning a holiday in La Libertad and Lambayeque? If you are looking for accommodation near Pacasmayo, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in La Libertad and Lambayeque, consider staying in Pacasmayo which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around La Libertad and Lambayeque where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Pedro de Lloc which is 9 km (6 miles) away, Guadalupe, Chepen and Paijan.

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