El Playon Surf Break

El Playon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 13.90° S 76.40° W

Issued: 6 pm 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Playon sea temperature is
20.0° C

2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,890 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jun 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 16 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 29th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 29th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 1st Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
3
3
1
2
3
1
!
4
2
3
!
2
3
!
!
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.5
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
2.4
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
16
2
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
15
2
SSW
14
2
SSW
17
2.4
SSW
16
2.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
17
2
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1491
1170
1005
827
536
1115
1101
784
1001
1132
2221
1561
1445
1933
2290
1570
2378
2801
2866
1125
1804
Wind (km/h)
25
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
20
S
30
S
25
SSE
25
S
25
S
20
SSE
10
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
10
S
15
S
20
SSE
15
S
25
S
20
SSE
30
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:43AM0.79m
3:47PM0.46m
5:21AM0.82m
4:32PM0.43m
5:58AM0.84m
5:15PM0.42m
6:36AM0.85m
5:55PM0.41m
7:14AM0.86m
6:35PM0.41m
7:51AM0.87m
7:16PM0.40m
8:26AM0.87m
Low Tide
9:22PM0.12m
11:21AM0.33m
9:56PM0.11m
12:07PM0.30m
10:31PM0.10m
12:49PM0.29m
11:07PM0.09m
1:30PM0.27m
11:44PM0.09m
2:11PM0.27m
00:20AM0.09m
2:53PM0.27m
00:55AM0.11m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:49
5:49
 mm
Temp °C
18
17
18
18
17
18
18
17
18
18
17
18
17
16
18
18
16
18
18
17
18
Feels °C
14
13
15
15
16
14
14
14
14
14
15
17
14
13
16
17
14
15
15
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.5
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
2.4
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
2
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
15
2
SSW
14
2
SSW
17
2.4
SSW
16
2.4
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
14
2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
1491
1170
1005
827
536
1115
1101
784
1001
1132
2221
1249
1156
1933
2290
1570
2378
2801
2866
1057
1804
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.4
SW
20
0.8
SW
18
0.1
SW
24
0.1
W
12
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SW
20
0.6
SW
20
0.9
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
S
11
0.6
SSW
20
1.4
SSW
18
1.1
SW
15
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SW
19
1.4
SSW
17
0.3
SW
21
Energy kJ
161
151
97
375
22
3
117
239
306
565
1561
1445
628
301
1240
489
40
96
1125
72
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.4
SW
19
0.1
S
23
Energy kJ
3
6
5
5
96
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
S
10
1.9
S
10
1.5
S
7
1.7
S
10
1.5
S
10
1.5
S
9
1.7
S
9
1.9
S
7
1.8
S
8
1.8
S
9
0.8
SSE
4
1.4
S
10
1.4
S
10
1.5
S
10
Energy kJ
751
701
226
522
398
382
490
338
408
492
27
394
363
400
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
149
59
204
149
59
149
149
119
89
149
149
0
149
59
149
149
59
149
149
59
149
Best forecast wave conditions in Ica
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
6
6
8
7
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
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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