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 TypeTime (-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 Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly 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
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
9
1.1
S
8
1
S
15
1.2
S
14
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.5
SW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1
SW
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
207
169
459
537
498
304
397
381
501
790
744
585
993
1389
1314
888
700
567
496
378
873
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SW
10
S
5
S
10
SW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SSW
10
S
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
5
SSE
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
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clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:15
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5:53
5:53
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
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)
1.1
S
9
0.5
SW
15
1.1
S
7
1.2
S
14
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.1
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.5
SW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
Energy kJ
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)
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
S
17
1
S
15
0.9
S
7
1
S
7
1
S
7
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
S
8
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
19
1
SW
16
1
S
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
SW
18
1
SW
21
Energy kJ
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)
0.3
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
13
0.1
NW
18
0.1
SW
22
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SSW
23
0.9
SSW
16
Energy kJ
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)
1.1
S
8
0.4
S
4
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
5
Energy kJ
169
4
67
36
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
Distance (km)
28
28
0
28
28
1
28
1
0
28
28
1
28
28
1
28
1
0
28
28
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
9
8
6
5
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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.

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