Pacasmayo Surf Break

Lat Long: 7.41° S 79.59° W

Pacasmayo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 13 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pacasmayo sea temperature is
23.4°C
5.7° 

Pacasmayo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Pacasmayo surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,287 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pacasmayo this week:

The surf forecast for Pacasmayo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pacasmayo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 10PM. 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 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 18th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 18th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 16th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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1.3
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14
1.2
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1.1
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14
1
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13
0.8
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19
0.9
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18
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18
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16
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13
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14
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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844
667
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336
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540
679
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920
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1164
856
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648
621
444
667
630
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
25
S
15
SSE
25
S
25
S
20
SSE
15
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25
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20
SSE
20
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25
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SSE
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SSW
25
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:24AM1.25m
6:11PM1.33m
5:53AM1.16m
6:48PM1.26m
6:23AM1.07m
7:30PM1.17m
6:53AM0.98m
8:22PM1.08m
7:28AM0.90m
9:36PM1.03m
8:27AM0.83m
11:06PM1.02m
10:37AM0.79m
00:17AM1.07m
Low Tide
11:45AM0.14m
00:16AM0.43m
12:15PM0.19m
00:52AM0.51m
12:47PM0.26m
1:32AM0.59m
1:23PM0.34m
2:22AM0.67m
2:07PM0.43m
3:45AM0.73m
3:10PM0.50m
6:09AM0.71m
4:43PM0.54m
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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.

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