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Lat Long: 13.90° S 76.40° W

El Playon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Playon sea temperature is
19.3°C
2.7° 

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 24 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, WSW swell with 643 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period with WSW 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 Friday (Sep 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 25th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 26th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 26th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 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 Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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WSW
15
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WSW
14
1.3
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0.6
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16
0.8
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15
1.6
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7
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
365
158
118
348
508
569
528
476
408
306
294
235
252
150
208
167
159
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232
246
260
Wind (km/h)
25
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25
S
15
SSE
15
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15
S
15
SSE
15
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15
SSW
15
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5
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15
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15
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SSW
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20
SSE
25
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SSE
25
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15
SSE
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High Tide
5:12PM0.57m
5:20AM0.82m
5:43PM0.64m
5:46AM0.80m
6:17PM0.70m
6:14AM0.76m
6:53PM0.76m
6:44AM0.71m
7:33PM0.80m
7:17AM0.64m
8:19PM0.82m
7:54AM0.57m
9:12PM0.82m
Low Tide
11:31AM0.19m
10:49PM0.19m
11:50AM0.16m
11:29PM0.19m
12:10PM0.13m
00:10AM0.19m
12:33PM0.10m
00:54AM0.21m
12:59PM0.09m
1:42AM0.24m
1:29PM0.08m
2:38AM0.27m
2:03PM0.09m
3:47AM0.31m
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Temp °C
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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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