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Pico Alto surfForecast / Lima / Peru

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 -05
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Pico Alto surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pico Alto sea temperature is
18.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pico Alto this week:

The surf forecast for Pico Alto over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pico Alto in the next 12 days are 2.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 30th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 1st May)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 7th May)8ft (2.4m) 18s

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

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Wed
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Mon
12
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.2
SW
1.8
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.3
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)151414141316161515141313131219181716161518161615151514141414141313131314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)19511538137413036245741044100112251484112710021011677106620472041210216771568355327652697169315501117742763589556564817817465412342
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
10
S
10
SW
10
SSW
5
S
10
WSW
10
SSW
5
S
10
WSW
10
SW
5
S
10
SW
10
SSW
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
S
5
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SW
10
SSW
10
S
10
SW
15
S
10
SSW
10
W
10
SW
5
SW
10
WSW
5
SW
5
S
5
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrossoncross-
on
crossoncross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrossoncross-
on
glassoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:30PM
0.55
8:58AM
0.98
8:30PM
0.48
10:04AM
0.93
9:49PM
0.43
11:16AM
0.89
11:35PM
0.42
12:27PM
0.86
1:20AM
0.46
1:29PM
0.84
2:34AM
0.53
2:18PM
0.82
3:25AM
0.60
2:57PM
0.79
4:03AM
0.67
3:29PM
0.75
4:35AM
0.74
3:57PM
0.71
5:04AM
0.79
4:25PM
0.67
5:33AM
0.83
4:52PM
0.62
6:04AM
0.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:34AM
0.04
3:55PM
0.30
2:24AM
0.10
5:30PM
0.31
3:26AM
0.18
6:59PM
0.28
4:48AM
0.25
8:01PM
0.25
6:21AM
0.30
8:44PM
0.22
7:41AM
0.32
9:16PM
0.19
8:43AM
0.33
9:42PM
0.17
9:35AM
0.34
10:04PM
0.15
10:20AM
0.34
10:24PM
0.14
11:02AM
0.33
10:45PM
0.12
11:43AM
0.33
11:08PM
0.11
12:24PM
0.33
Wed
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Mon
12
Sunrise--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:16
Sunset5:53--5:53--5:53--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:51--5:51--5:51--5:51--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211921201921211921201821201921211921201921201921201921201922201821201821
Feels °C (?)222022202021222021212021202021212021202021202021202022202022211921211921

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Lima? If you are looking for accommodation near Pico Alto, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Lima, consider staying in Lima which is 35 km (22 miles) away. Other places in and around Lima where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Mala which is 42 km (26 miles) away, Callao, Chosica and Ancon.

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