Peñascal surf break

Peñascal surfForecast / Lima / Peru

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 23 Jan 2026 -05
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Peñascal surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Peñascal sea temperature is
20.7° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Peñascal this week:

The surf forecast for Peñascal over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Peñascal in the next 12 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 24th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 24th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 28th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Peñascal over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSW
1.1
SW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)131313151413131312121211161615151414131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4653884444287746596905875172942893664473184801024774690606528528
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
5
S
10
W
10
SW
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SW
10
SSW
5
S
10
WNW
10
SSW
5
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
off
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:59PM
0.85
9:45AM
0.59
9:32PM
0.79
10:55AM
0.63
10:12PM
0.71
12:15PM
0.68
11:05PM
0.64
1:37PM
0.74
12:16AM
0.57
2:49PM
0.82
1:40AM
0.53
3:49PM
0.90
2:58AM
0.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:10PM
0.26
3:48AM
0.24
3:00PM
0.34
4:27AM
0.22
4:08PM
0.42
5:14AM
0.19
5:54PM
0.47
6:11AM
0.17
8:00PM
0.46
7:17AM
0.13
9:30PM
0.41
8:22AM
0.09
10:32PM
0.34
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Sunrise5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--6:00--
Sunset-6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252524252524252523242423252423252423252423
Feels °C (?)262626262626262624262626262625262525262525
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Information about the Peñascal Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Peñascal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Peñascal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Peñascal 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 (Peñascal) 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 Peñascal 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.

Peñascal is 35 km (22 miles) from the very large city of Mala. If you plan a holiday in Lima, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mala. Mala has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.

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