Playa Grande Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.74° S 78.28° W

Playa Grande Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Grande sea temperature is
21.8°C
4.3° 

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


Playa Grande surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, WSW swell with 501 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Grande this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Grande over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Grande in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 25th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 26th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 26th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Grande over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
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0
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0
1
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
19
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SW
19
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SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
10
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.8
S
12
0.9
S
10
0.9
WSW
14
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WSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
236
229
197
246
169
159
208
118
196
127
144
134
102
87
87
92
85
172
146
342
407
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
10
S
15
SSW
15
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:17AM0.80m
12:06PM0.56m
2:15AM0.85m
1:35PM0.61m
2:49AM0.91m
2:26PM0.67m
3:15AM0.97m
3:04PM0.75m
3:38AM1.02m
3:39PM0.82m
4:02AM1.06m
4:13PM0.90m
Low Tide
4:46PM0.39m
8:57AM0.53m
6:44PM0.38m
9:13AM0.48m
7:49PM0.34m
9:30AM0.43m
8:32PM0.30m
9:48AM0.38m
9:08PM0.26m
10:07AM0.32m
9:41PM0.24m
10:28AM0.26m
10:15PM0.23m
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Temp °C
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19
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Feels °C
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18
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Information about the Playa Grande Surf forecast

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

Playa Grande is 38 km (24 miles) from the city of Huarmey. If you plan a holiday in Ancash, look for hotels and other accommodation in Huarmey. Huarmey has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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