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
19.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (May 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s 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 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 22nd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 27th May)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 24th May)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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 Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Wed
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
1
2
1
1
2
2
0
2
2
1
0
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
16
0.7
S
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
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
1.3
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.2
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
129
203
208
195
136
136
112
106
370
375
823
949
1025
791
715
562
473
437
416
236
495
Wind (km/h)
25
S
25
SSE
25
S
25
S
25
SSE
15
SSE
25
S
25
SSE
20
S
25
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
S
25
SSE
20
S
25
S
15
SE
10
S
15
S
15
S
15
S
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
9:25PM0.40m
10:30AM0.96m
10:52PM0.40m
11:32AM0.91m
00:24AM0.44m
12:32PM0.87m
1:47AM0.51m
1:27PM0.81m
2:53AM0.60m
2:16PM0.74m
3:45AM0.68m
3:00PM0.68m
4:27AM0.75m
Low Tide
4:45PM0.21m
2:55AM0.09m
5:57PM0.19m
4:04AM0.16m
7:00PM0.17m
5:26AM0.24m
7:51PM0.14m
6:53AM0.29m
8:33PM0.12m
8:13AM0.32m
9:07PM0.10m
9:23AM0.33m
9:37PM0.10m
10:23AM0.33m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:45
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:44
Temp °C
19
18
19
19
17
18
18
17
19
18
17
19
19
17
19
18
17
18
18
17
18
16
15
16
16
14
18
15
14
16
15
14
15
15
14
16
15
15
18
17
16
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.5
S
10
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.2
SW
13
Energy kJ
68
203
208
195
136
136
93
52
370
375
823
949
1025
791
715
562
473
437
416
236
495
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
11
0.7
S
12
0.5
SW
14
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
12
0.5
S
10
0.5
SW
13
0.3
NW
15
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
14
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
16
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.3
NW
15
Energy kJ
129
83
132
97
83
82
112
90
47
87
33
21
18
28
28
27
40
23
23
139
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
19
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
18
0.1
NW
18
0.3
NW
13
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
Energy kJ
85
137
79
49
130
68
59
106
68
41
5
5
5
12
12
25
10
10
22
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
6
1.2
S
6
1.3
S
6
1.4
S
6
1.4
S
6
1.2
S
6
1.3
S
6
1.2
S
6
1.1
S
6
1.3
S
5
1.4
S
6
1.4
S
6
1.6
S
6
1.6
S
6
1.5
S
6
1.3
S
6
1.1
S
6
0.9
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.8
S
6
Energy kJ
100
91
108
125
127
106
112
88
75
97
123
137
181
202
184
128
86
53
42
51
50
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
149
59
149
149
119
0
149
59
149
149
59
149
149
59
204
149
2
204
149
59
149
Best forecast wave conditions in Ica
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
3
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
7
6
6
7
8
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
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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