Pico Alto Surf Break

Pico Alto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 12.34° S 76.83° W

Issued: 6 am 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Pico Alto sea temperature is
21.7° C

4.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Pico Alto surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,746 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pico Alto this week:

The surf forecast for Pico Alto over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pico Alto in the next 16 days are 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 15th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 15th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 22nd Jun)7ft (2.2m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SW
19
0.9
SW
19
1
SW
18
1.3
SW
12
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.5
SW
21
0.8
SW
20
1.4
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
530
1070
614
607
463
318
306
248
143
174
243
421
322
355
248
215
212
278
218
455
1255
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
15
S
10
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
SE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
S
10
S
10
SW
15
SSW
10
S
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SW
15
SSW
15
SSE
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
5:28PM0.56m
6:59AM1.08m
6:28PM0.54m
7:53AM1.08m
7:31PM0.52m
8:47AM1.06m
8:41PM0.51m
9:39AM1.01m
9:58PM0.52m
10:30AM0.94m
11:19PM0.55m
11:20AM0.86m
00:40AM0.60m
Low Tide
12:43PM0.27m
11:40PM-0.05m
1:42PM0.26m
00:31AM-0.03m
2:43PM0.25m
1:24AM0.02m
3:44PM0.24m
2:20AM0.10m
4:43PM0.23m
3:21AM0.20m
5:39PM0.21m
4:32AM0.30m
6:29PM0.19m
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clear
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6:24
6:24
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
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5:49
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:51
 mm
Temp °C
22
20
20
22
21
19
21
21
19
21
20
19
21
20
19
21
21
18
21
20
19
Feels °C
24
20
20
22
22
20
21
21
19
21
20
20
21
20
19
21
21
18
21
20
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
10
0.8
S
5
0.6
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
1.2
S
7
1.1
S
7
0.8
SW
14
1.2
S
7
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
20
1.4
SW
19
Energy kJ
530
822
424
543
463
137
177
167
102
34
243
421
128
114
248
143
212
278
208
455
1255
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
20
1.2
SW
19
0.9
SW
19
1
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
10
0.5
SW
9
0.4
SW
9
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.5
SW
8
0.8
SW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
469
1070
614
607
370
318
306
248
143
89
39
29
322
355
34
215
155
138
95
203
140
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
6
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
S
14
0.8
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.6
SW
13
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
16
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.5
SW
21
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
Energy kJ
32
49
32
41
30
128
61
58
127
174
68
30
25
25
175
159
10
8
218
51
50
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
5
0.5
S
5
0.3
S
4
0.7
S
4
0.8
S
5
1
S
6
1.2
S
7
1.1
S
7
1.2
S
7
1.2
S
7
1.2
S
7
1.4
S
7
Energy kJ
45
13
3
16
37
68
134
124
131
131
131
179
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
Distance (km)
0
1
0
28
28
0
28
28
0
28
1
1
28
28
1
28
28
0
28
28
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
8
7
6
5
6
6
4
9
8
9
9
8
6
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Information about the Pico Alto Surf forecast

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