Playa Norte surfForecast / Lima / Peru

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Playa Norte surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Norte sea temperature is
19.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 06) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Norte in the next 16 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 6th May)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 7th May)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 8th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
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
2
2
2
2
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
14
1
SW
20
1.7
SSW
18
1.7
SW
18
1.7
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.7
S
11
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.4
S
11
1.2
S
11
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
875
862
496
423
1048
769
1760
1818
1588
1390
1044
708
577
536
448
317
253
243
508
710
784
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SW
10
SW
5
S
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
S
10
SW
10
SSW
10
S
10
SW
10
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
15
S
10
S
10
SSW
15
S
10
S
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
7:37PM0.41m
10:19AM0.76m
11:18AM0.75m
10:49PM0.36m
12:09PM0.76m
00:58AM0.40m
12:51PM0.77m
2:04AM0.47m
1:28PM0.78m
2:45AM0.56m
2:04PM0.78m
3:22AM0.66m
Low Tide
5:13PM0.40m
1:58AM0.23m
2:30AM0.27m
8:21PM0.35m
8:28PM0.33m
4:50AM0.36m
8:36PM0.29m
6:34AM0.39m
8:48PM0.25m
7:51AM0.39m
9:05PM0.19m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
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5:52
5:52
5:51
5:51
5:51
5:51
5:50
Temp °C
23
22
20
22
21
20
22
21
20
22
21
20
22
21
19
22
21
20
22
21
19
23
23
21
23
22
22
22
22
23
22
22
21
22
22
20
22
21
21
22
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.8
SSW
12
1.7
SW
18
1.7
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
11
1.7
S
11
1.6
S
11
1.5
S
11
1.4
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
10
1
S
10
1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
875
862
496
423
1048
689
1003
1818
1588
1390
599
708
577
536
448
317
228
181
508
710
784
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
1
SW
20
1.7
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
11
1.6
SSW
11
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
1
S
9
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
9
Energy kJ
14
37
96
252
319
769
1760
824
524
541
1044
608
568
489
395
261
253
208
175
148
140
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
21
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
22
0.9
SSW
16
0.1
NW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
18
14
14
137
229
452
5
17
17
17
17
16
25
25
14
21
90
243
120
17
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
5
0.8
S
6
0.9
SSW
7
1.1
S
7
Energy kJ
60
24
41
73
127
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
28
28
1
28
28
0
28
28
1
28
28
1
28
28
1
28
1
1
28
1
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
6
5
5
6
5
5
5
4
5
8
6
5
6
5
8
6
5
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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