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 Tuesday (May 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 10PM. 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 Sunday (May 24) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 26th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 26th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 20th May)5ft (1.5m) 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 19°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
2
1
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
7
1.3
S
10
1.3
S
11
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
1.5
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
178
312
379
208
195
136
136
110
106
370
371
823
949
936
780
715
562
480
346
330
236
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
20
S
25
S
20
SSE
15
S
25
S
20
SSE
20
S
25
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
30
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
10
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
9:28AM0.99m
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
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
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
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
Temp °C
19
19
18
19
19
17
18
18
17
19
18
17
19
19
17
19
18
17
19
18
17
17
16
15
15
16
14
17
15
15
16
15
14
15
15
14
16
15
15
18
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
15
0.5
S
16
0.7
S
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
S
11
0.6
SW
13
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
Energy kJ
178
129
203
208
195
83
136
78
73
370
371
823
949
936
780
715
562
480
346
330
236
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
10
0.5
SSW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.7
S
12
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
S
11
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.5
S
10
0.4
SW
11
0.3
NW
15
0.3
S
9
0.2
WNW
14
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.2
WNW
16
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.6
SW
15
Energy kJ
78
85
137
132
97
136
82
92
90
47
42
33
16
18
28
28
27
25
23
23
149
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.2
WSW
10
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
13
0.1
NW
11
0.2
WNW
14
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
18
0.1
NW
18
0.3
NW
13
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
15
0.2
WNW
15
Energy kJ
90
77
9
79
49
130
68
110
106
68
45
5
21
5
12
12
25
10
9
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
7
1.3
S
10
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
6
1.4
S
6
1.4
S
6
1.1
S
6
1
S
6
1.1
S
5
0.9
S
5
1.4
S
5
1.4
S
6
1.4
S
6
1.7
S
6
1.6
S
6
1.4
S
7
1.4
S
6
1.3
S
6
1.2
S
6
1.1
S
6
1
S
7
Energy kJ
145
312
379
91
121
123
89
69
70
47
104
123
146
212
202
168
153
124
109
91
93
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
1
Distance (km)
119
2
149
59
149
149
149
2
149
59
149
149
59
149
149
119
204
149
149
0
149
Best forecast wave conditions in Ica
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
5
7
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
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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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