Pico Alto surfForecast / Lima / Peru

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 16 Mar 2026 -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
20.2° C
(Which is 1.7°C colder than average 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 Monday (Mar 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 16th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 17th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 19th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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


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

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
3
4
3
2
3
3
3
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)141413121414131312141413131312121214131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10148456496081010108387876956689911391127983710522380380565854510412
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
15
SSW
10
S
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SW
15
S
5
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:48PM
0.88
4:48AM
0.61
5:13PM
0.91
5:24AM
0.68
5:40PM
0.91
6:02AM
0.75
6:09PM
0.88
6:43AM
0.81
6:40PM
0.83
7:27AM
0.85
7:14PM
0.76
8:16AM
0.86
7:52PM
0.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:23PM
0.24
10:36AM
0.17
11:43PM
0.20
11:15AM
0.17
12:06AM
0.15
11:56AM
0.18
12:31AM
0.12
12:41PM
0.21
1:00AM
0.09
1:29PM
0.25
1:33AM
0.08
2:24PM
0.30
2:10AM
0.10
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--
Sunset-6:20--6:20--6:19--6:17--6:17--6:16--6:15-
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clear
clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252423242323252422232322242422242423242422
Feels °C (?)262525262525262524252524262524252625262525
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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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