Playa Norte Surf Break

Playa Norte Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 12.34° S 76.83° W

Issued: 6 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Norte sea temperature is
22.0° C

4.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Playa Norte surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,230 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Norte this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Norte over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Norte in the next 16 days are 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 21st Jun)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 22nd Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 22nd Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
3
3
4
3
2
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
20
1.2
SW
19
1.9
SSW
18
2
SSW
17
2
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.8
S
10
1.8
S
10
1.7
S
10
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
17
1.4
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
212
278
163
377
1055
2162
2230
1928
880
706
618
580
703
747
1415
1320
1165
1018
883
773
1019
Wind (km/h)
15
S
10
S
10
SW
15
S
10
S
10
WSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
W
10
SSW
5
SW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SSE
10
SW
10
S
10
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross
High Tide
11:19PM0.55m
11:20AM0.86m
00:40AM0.60m
12:08PM0.78m
1:53AM0.67m
12:54PM0.69m
2:52AM0.73m
1:40PM0.62m
3:40AM0.78m
2:25PM0.57m
4:20AM0.81m
3:10PM0.53m
4:57AM0.84m
Low Tide
5:39PM0.21m
4:32AM0.30m
6:29PM0.19m
5:55AM0.38m
7:13PM0.18m
7:24AM0.42m
7:52PM0.17m
8:45AM0.43m
8:28PM0.16m
9:52AM0.41m
9:02PM0.15m
10:46AM0.39m
9:36PM0.13m
11:31AM0.36m
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clear
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6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:50
5:51
5:51
5:51
5:51
5:52
5:52
5:52
 mm
Temp °C
21
19
22
20
19
21
20
19
21
20
19
21
20
19
22
21
19
21
21
19
21
Feels °C
21
19
22
19
19
21
20
20
21
20
20
20
20
20
22
21
19
22
22
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
20
1.2
SW
19
1.9
SSW
18
2
SSW
17
2
SSW
16
1.9
S
10
1.8
S
10
1.8
S
10
1.7
S
10
1.6
S
10
1.7
S
11
1.6
S
11
1.5
SSW
17
1.4
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
Energy kJ
212
278
163
377
1055
2162
2230
1928
740
706
618
580
494
747
595
1320
1165
1018
883
773
1019
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
12
1.7
S
8
1.8
S
8
1.8
S
9
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
15
1
SSW
13
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
18
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
10
Energy kJ
154
108
96
161
71
373
443
498
880
606
581
317
703
709
1415
434
347
230
225
177
181
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
8
0.1
NW
12
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.1
NW
12
1.1
SSW
18
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SSW
12
0.4
SW
20
0.1
NW
13
0.1
W
13
0.3
SW
20
0.5
SW
18
0.1
SW
24
Energy kJ
10
6
160
93
75
6
799
427
320
390
386
263
99
7
3
60
155
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
7
1.3
S
7
1.3
S
7
1.3
S
7
1.8
S
7
Energy kJ
139
163
163
163
348
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
1
1
28
1
1
28
28
28
136
28
0
28
28
0
28
1
1
28
28
0
28
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
7
7
5
6
6
5
6
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
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Information about the Playa Norte Surf forecast

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