El Playon Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.90° S 76.40° W

El Playon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Playon sea temperature is
20.5° C
4.3° 

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


El Playon surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,785 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period with SW swell.

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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 16th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 18th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 18th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
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1
1
2
1
1
2
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2
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0
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0
3
2
1
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
13
1.2
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
1.2
SW
13
2.5
S
8
2.5
S
8
2.3
S
8
2.2
S
8
2.1
S
8
1.7
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.2
S
8
1
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.6
SW
13
0.9
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
562
618
542
325
541
1355
1468
1258
473
708
746
682
597
540
390
253
177
124
95
118
114
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSE
20
S
25
S
25
S
30
SSE
35
S
30
SSE
30
SSE
30
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
S
15
SE
10
SSE
5
SSW
5
SSE
10
SW
15
SW
15
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
9:33PM0.67m
9:24AM0.72m
10:30PM0.68m
10:01AM0.61m
11:33PM0.67m
10:40AM0.52m
00:46AM0.67m
11:31AM0.44m
2:05AM0.68m
12:57PM0.39m
3:13AM0.71m
2:34PM0.38m
Low Tide
3:19PM0.13m
3:18AM0.26m
3:55PM0.15m
4:23AM0.33m
4:32PM0.18m
5:50AM0.38m
5:16PM0.20m
7:48AM0.39m
6:11PM0.22m
9:36AM0.36m
7:19PM0.22m
10:36AM0.32m
8:23PM0.21m
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6:20
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:59
5:59
5:59
5:59
6:00
6:00
6:00
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Temp °C
18
18
17
19
19
17
18
18
16
18
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16
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16
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Feels °C
16
16
16
15
15
15
13
12
11
14
13
12
14
13
14
17
17
16
17
16
15
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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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