Peña Negra Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.27° S 81.25° W

Peña Negra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Peña Negra sea temperature is
22.5° C
3.8° 

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


Peña Negra surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 421 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Peña Negra this week:

The surf forecast for Peña Negra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Peña Negra in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 14s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 6th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 6th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 7th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
12
0.7
SW
4
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
5
1.1
SW
4
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.9
SSW
4
0.3
SW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
17
208
163
122
141
89
262
248
234
142
103
6
39
60
59
111
144
61
31
22
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
25
SSW
20
S
10
SW
15
SW
15
S
5
W
20
SW
25
S
15
SSW
30
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
25
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20
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15
SSW
25
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20
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40
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20
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Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
8:39PM1.49m
8:49AM1.63m
9:46PM1.44m
9:51AM1.55m
11:07PM1.44m
11:08AM1.51m
00:30AM1.51m
12:27PM1.53m
1:40AM1.63m
1:38PM1.60m
2:38AM1.78m
2:38PM1.70m
3:28AM1.91m
Low Tide
2:28PM0.39m
2:34AM0.57m
3:24PM0.41m
3:38AM0.66m
4:32PM0.41m
5:01AM0.70m
5:50PM0.38m
6:29AM0.67m
7:03PM0.29m
7:45AM0.58m
8:06PM0.18m
8:46AM0.46m
9:00PM0.08m
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6:29
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Peña Negra Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Peña Negra provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Peña Negra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Peña Negra 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 (Peña Negra) 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 Peña Negra 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 Piura? If you are looking for accommodation near Peña Negra, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Piura, consider staying in Lobitos which is 21 km (13 miles) away. Other places in and around Piura where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Cabo Blanco which is 22 km (14 miles) away, Talara, La Breita and Marcavelica.

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