El Playon surfForecast / Ica / Peru

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El Playon surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Playon sea temperature is
18.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Playon this week:

The surf forecast for El Playon over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Playon in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Playon over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
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
0
2
4
1
3
2
0
1
2
1
1
1
0
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
1.1
SW
17
0.9
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.7
S
11
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SW
15
1.2
S
10
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
12
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
334
679
486
969
749
639
323
318
156
178
266
215
257
240
136
138
112
106
370
318
728
Wind (km/h)
15
S
25
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
30
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
30
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
15
S
25
S
15
SE
10
SSE
15
S
20
SSE
15
S
20
S
20
SSE
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:41AM0.99m
6:14PM0.53m
7:32AM1.01m
7:09PM0.48m
8:28AM1.01m
8:12PM0.43m
9:28AM0.99m
9:25PM0.40m
10:30AM0.96m
10:52PM0.40m
11:32AM0.91m
00:24AM0.44m
12:32PM0.87m
1:47AM0.51m
Low Tide
1:17PM0.22m
00:17AM-0.04m
2:21PM0.21m
1:04AM-0.02m
3:31PM0.21m
1:56AM0.03m
4:45PM0.21m
2:55AM0.09m
5:57PM0.19m
4:04AM0.16m
7:00PM0.17m
5:26AM0.24m
7:51PM0.14m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:44
5:44
5:44
Temp °C
19
19
18
19
19
18
19
19
18
19
19
18
19
19
17
19
19
17
19
19
17
18
16
16
16
16
16
17
16
16
18
17
16
17
17
16
18
18
15
17
17
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
1.1
SW
17
0.9
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
S
11
1.1
S
6
0.5
S
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
S
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
Energy kJ
334
679
486
969
749
515
323
318
141
94
129
215
174
240
114
112
80
73
370
318
728
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.9
SSW
14
0.3
S
11
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.9
S
10
0.2
WNW
12
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
S
10
0.5
SSW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.6
S
10
0.6
SW
14
0.5
S
10
Energy kJ
149
114
367
20
44
26
164
14
156
102
85
137
257
97
136
138
93
71
70
116
46
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
20
0.2
WNW
14
0.3
S
11
0.3
NW
13
0.1
NW
11
0.3
NW
13
0.4
SW
17
0.2
WSW
12
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.3
NW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.3
NW
15
Energy kJ
253
20
20
28
5
27
107
13
129
178
77
26
79
49
130
68
112
106
69
41
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
6
1.3
S
6
1.4
S
6
1.4
S
7
1.6
S
9
1.7
S
11
1.2
S
6
1.6
S
6
1.4
S
6
1.2
S
10
1.3
S
5
1
S
6
1.1
S
5
1.1
S
6
1
S
6
1.1
S
6
1.1
S
6
0.9
S
6
1.3
S
5
1.2
S
6
Energy kJ
99
108
137
168
389
639
116
164
137
266
97
69
67
75
64
74
75
52
90
91
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
4
2
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
149
149
59
0
149
89
149
149
119
0
149
59
149
149
0
0
149
59
149
149
59
Best forecast wave conditions in Ica
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
1
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
5
6
5
5
9
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
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Information about the El Playon Surf forecast

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

El Playon is 29 km (18 miles) from Pisco. If you plan a holiday in Ica, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pisco. Pisco has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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