Surf Forecasts:
El Playon surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,642 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with S 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 Wednesday (Jun 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 17th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 22nd Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 22nd Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Playon over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
306 | 203 | 178 | 134 | 408 | 486 | 365 | 350 | 285 | 212 | 249 | 158 | 274 | 634 | 1494 | 2642 | 2542 | 2257 | 1676 | 846 | 849 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:19AM1.05m | 8:12PM0.45m | 9:13AM1.03m | 9:22PM0.45m | 10:05AM0.98m | 10:38PM0.47m | 10:57AM0.91m | 11:56PM0.52m | 11:46AM0.82m | 1:13AM0.58m | 12:35PM0.73m | 2:20AM0.65m | 1:23PM0.64m | 3:17AM0.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:21PM0.18m | 1:49AM0.02m | 4:20PM0.17m | 2:48AM0.09m | 5:16PM0.15m | 3:52AM0.18m | 6:08PM0.14m | 5:06AM0.27m | 6:55PM0.13m | 6:30AM0.34m | 7:36PM0.13m | 7:57AM0.38m | 8:14PM0.13m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
193 | 197 | 96 | 134 | 408 | 486 | 365 | 350 | 285 | 212 | 212 | 134 | 122 | 634 | 1494 | 2642 | 2542 | 2257 | 1676 | 846 | 586 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 14 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 21 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | — | NW 11 | S 15 | SW 16 |
306 | 203 | 178 | 104 | 51 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 166 | 157 | 249 | 135 | 274 | 203 | 98 | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | 441 | 400 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 16 | S 16 | SW 9 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 8 | SW 8 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | NW 11 |
85 | 135 | 122 | 39 | 89 | 24 | 100 | 61 | 24 | 10 | 20 | 85 | 163 | 90 | 136 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
6 | 6 | 11 | 56 | 136 | 171 | 206 | 293 | 212 | 152 | 170 | 158 | 145 | 188 | 226 | 274 | 271 | 410 | 598 | 832 | 849 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 149 | 149 | 59 | 149 | 149 | 149 | 204 | 149 | 59 | 106 | 149 | 59 | 59 | 149 | 89 | 89 | 149 | 59 | 204 | 149 | 59 |
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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.










