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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
19.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)El Playon surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s period, SW swell with 3,087 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 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 Friday (May 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 29th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 29th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Playon over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 14 | |
1446 | 1537 | 2094 | 2444 | 1913 | 1390 | 1801 | 1585 | 2216 | 1875 | 1317 | 1074 | 667 | 521 | 526 | 1327 | 985 | 1474 | 1978 | 2730 | 1307 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 5:03AM0.80m | 4:18PM0.55m | 5:37AM0.83m | 4:55PM0.51m | 6:10AM0.85m | 5:31PM0.47m | 6:46AM0.86m | 6:08PM0.43m | 7:24AM0.85m | 6:46PM0.41m | 8:06AM0.84m | 7:25PM0.38m | 8:49AM0.83m | 8:08PM0.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:16AM0.31m | 10:30PM0.09m | 12:04PM0.29m | 10:57PM0.09m | 12:49PM0.28m | 11:27PM0.09m | 1:34PM0.27m | 11:59PM0.09m | 2:22PM0.27m | 00:32AM0.11m | 3:15PM0.28m | 1:06AM0.13m | 4:15PM0.29m | 1:40AM0.16m | |||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
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Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 14 |
1446 | 1537 | 2094 | 2444 | 1913 | 1390 | 1281 | 1585 | 2216 | 1875 | 1317 | 1074 | 667 | 521 | 500 | 1327 | 985 | 1474 | 1978 | 2730 | 1307 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | SSW 18 | WNW 13 | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 20 | SW 19 | NW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 | S 6 | SW 13 | SW 18 |
27 | 541 | 17 | 193 | 453 | 823 | 1801 | 680 | 335 | 196 | 130 | 61 | 32 | 141 | 526 | 7 | 398 | 469 | 69 | 424 | 1124 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 13 | SW 24 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | — | NW 11 | NW 16 | NW 11 | SW 21 | WNW 15 | NW 15 | NW 21 | SW 21 | WNW 19 | SW 20 | WNW 18 | NW 18 |
5 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 5 | — | 5 | 10 | 5 | 69 | 21 | 8 | 18 | 282 | 37 | 469 | 31 | 80 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
116 | 130 | 132 | 126 | 99 | 64 | — | 70 | 45 | 53 | 78 | 91 | 156 | 160 | 193 | 215 | 202 | 109 | 69 | 41 | 31 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 59 | 149 | 149 | 59 | 149 | 149 | 2 | 89 | 149 | 0 | 149 | 149 | 0 | 204 | 149 | 119 | 2 | 149 | 119 | 149 | 149 |
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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.











