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Pico Alto surfForecast / Lima / Peru
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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
19.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Friday (May 01) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 1.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 1st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 5th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 8th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pico Alto over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
S 9 | S 8 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | |
207 | 169 | 459 | 537 | 498 | 304 | 397 | 381 | 501 | 790 | 744 | 585 | 993 | 1389 | 1314 | 888 | 700 | 567 | 496 | 378 | 873 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:01AM0.87m | 5:27PM0.64m | 6:33AM0.88m | 5:56PM0.58m | 7:08AM0.87m | 6:24PM0.53m | 7:47AM0.85m | 6:52PM0.48m | 8:31AM0.82m | 7:17PM0.44m | 9:22AM0.78m | 7:37PM0.41m | 10:19AM0.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:12PM0.30m | 11:38PM0.10m | 12:54PM0.31m | 00:04AM0.11m | 1:39PM0.33m | 00:31AM0.13m | 2:29PM0.35m | 00:59AM0.15m | 3:33PM0.38m | 1:28AM0.19m | 5:13PM0.40m | 1:58AM0.23m | 2:30AM0.27m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
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Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SW 15 | S 7 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
207 | 109 | 107 | 537 | 498 | 304 | 377 | 297 | 501 | 790 | 744 | 585 | 993 | 1389 | 1314 | 888 | 700 | 567 | 496 | 378 | 557 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 17 | S 15 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 8 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 16 | S 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 18 | SW 21 |
173 | 151 | 459 | 77 | 100 | 106 | 397 | 381 | 105 | 79 | 130 | 515 | 276 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 63 | 45 | 58 | 327 | 873 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 18 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 23 | SSW 16 |
19 | 29 | 255 | 151 | 173 | 199 | 146 | 141 | 110 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 34 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 37 | 60 | 252 | 365 | 464 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | S 7 | S 5 |
— | 169 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 67 | 36 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 1 | 28 | 28 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
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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.
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.











