
Surf Forecasts:
Playa Norte surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 7 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 7 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,303 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Wednesday (Nov 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m 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 Saturday (Nov 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 4th Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 7th Nov) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 7th Nov) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Norte over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
466 | 1333 | 1306 | 1237 | 975 | 754 | 711 | 418 | 419 | 432 | 2303 | 2133 | 1309 | 1393 | 1075 | 892 | 854 | 677 | 718 | 658 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:03AM0.87m | 3:06PM0.65m | 2:48AM0.84m | 3:53PM0.75m | 3:28AM0.80m | 4:33PM0.82m | 4:03AM0.74m | 5:09PM0.88m | 4:36AM0.68m | 5:43PM0.91m | 5:08AM0.62m | 6:17PM0.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:28PM0.29m | 8:59AM0.16m | 8:38PM0.30m | 9:30AM0.12m | 9:36PM0.30m | 9:59AM0.10m | 10:28PM0.29m | 10:26AM0.08m | 11:15PM0.29m | 10:52AM0.07m | 11:59PM0.30m | 11:18AM0.08m | 00:42AM0.30m | |||||||
— | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
466 | 1333 | 1306 | 1237 | 975 | 754 | 711 | 418 | 382 | 405 | 2303 | 2133 | 1309 | 1393 | 1075 | 892 | 854 | 677 | 718 | 658 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | NW 16 | S 7 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | S 6 | WNW 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | S 7 | WNW 19 | WNW 14 | WNW 18 | NW 18 | S 11 | WNW 16 | NW 16 |
434 | 10 | 154 | 24 | 21 | 84 | 21 | 314 | 419 | 377 | 17 | 17 | 88 | 74 | 20 | 62 | 80 | 85 | 51 | 66 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | NW 13 | NW 16 | SW 20 | NW 12 | SW 18 | W 18 | WNW 14 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | W 21 | W 21 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 19 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | NW 18 | NW 13 | SW 20 |
10 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 112 | 6 | 19 | 46 | 432 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 37 | 20 | 20 | 79 | 7 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | — | S 7 | S 7 | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 5 |
35 | 108 | — | 131 | 103 | — | 66 | 61 | 49 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 21 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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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.










