El Playon Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.90° S 76.40° W

El Playon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Playon sea temperature is
21.5° C
4.9° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,402 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s 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 (Jul 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 22nd Jul)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 28th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
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(10 max)
1
1
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2
1
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3
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
1
3
4
2
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSE
6
2
S
6
1.8
SSE
7
0.6
SW
24
0.6
SW
22
0.7
SW
21
0.8
SW
20
0.8
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
237
335
308
349
302
449
455
450
396
522
403
427
429
534
609
1145
1256
1210
1138
1020
886
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
35
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
5
SE
15
SSE
0
E
5
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
S
20
SE
15
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
12:26PM0.53m
2:43AM0.70m
1:25PM0.46m
3:39AM0.73m
2:32PM0.42m
4:26AM0.76m
3:35PM0.41m
5:07AM0.79m
4:25PM0.41m
5:44AM0.83m
5:07PM0.42m
6:19AM0.86m
5:45PM0.43m
Low Tide
7:46AM0.40m
7:16PM0.17m
9:21AM0.39m
8:02PM0.17m
10:34AM0.35m
8:49PM0.16m
11:24AM0.32m
9:33PM0.14m
12:03PM0.29m
10:15PM0.12m
12:36PM0.28m
10:54PM0.10m
1:07PM0.26m
11:31PM0.09m
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6:28
6:28
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6:28
6:28
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5:53
5:54
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5:55
5:55
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Temp °C
18
18
17
18
18
17
18
18
17
18
18
17
19
18
17
18
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18
18
16
Feels °C
14
13
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15
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14
18
17
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17
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17
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13
17
16
14
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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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