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El Playon surfForecast / Ica / Peru
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 18 May 2025 -05
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Playon this week:
The surf forecast for El Playon over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5ft and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Playon in the next 12 days are 10ft 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5ft 6s period and expected on Monday (May 19) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 19th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 23rd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 24th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Playon over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 1204 | 915 | 784 | 824 | 640 | 616 | 738 | 1257 | 1690 | 1611 | 1809 | 1799 | 1297 | 1789 | 3193 | 3545 | 2803 | 2418 | 5244 | 4745 | 3301 | 2954 | 2465 | 1737 | 1468 | 1111 | 820 | 649 | 423 | 325 | 294 | 1448 | 2550 | 2400 | 1874 | 1127 |
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| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (ft) | 10:23PM 1.05 | 11:35AM 2.56 | 12:14AM 1.15 | 12:22PM 2.59 | 1:36AM 1.38 | 1:08PM 2.59 | 2:34AM 1.74 | 1:54PM 2.56 | 3:22AM 2.13 | 2:41PM 2.43 | 4:08AM 2.53 | 3:30PM 2.3 | 4:54AM 2.89 | 4:21PM 2.1 | 5:41AM 3.15 | 5:13PM 1.9 | 6:31AM 3.31 | 6:07PM 1.71 | 7:23AM 3.38 | 7:03PM 1.54 | 8:17AM 3.35 | 8:04PM 1.38 | 9:14AM 3.22 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 7:21PM 3:05AM 0.95 0.79 | 7:47PM 0.89 | 4:22AM 0.95 | 8:08PM 0.75 | 6:03AM 1.08 | 8:31PM 0.56 | 7:36AM 1.12 | 8:58PM 0.39 | 8:54AM 1.08 | 9:28PM 0.2 | 10:03AM 0.95 | 10:03PM 0.03 | 11:07AM 0.85 | 10:41PM -0.1 | 12:09PM 0.75 | 11:22PM -0.13 | 1:11PM 0.69 | 12:05AM -0.13 | 2:15PM 0.66 | 12:52AM -0.03 | 3:21PM 0.66 | 1:43AM 0.1 | ||||||||||||||
Sun 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Fri 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 |
| Sunset | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - |
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| Temp. °F | 66 | 63 | 66 | 66 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 61 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 61 | 64 | 64 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 63 |
| Feels °F (?) | 63 | 59 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 63 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 63 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 54 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 59 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 66°F on Sun afternoon, min 61°F on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 64°F on Wed afternoon, min 61°F on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 64°F on Sun morning, min 61°F on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 64°F on Tue afternoon, min 59°F on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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