El Playon Surf Break

El Playon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 13.90° S 76.40° W

Issued: 12 am 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Playon sea temperature is
19.9° C

2.3°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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,288 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s 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 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 7s 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 22nd Jun)7ft (2.2m) 17s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 22nd Jun)7ft (2.2m) 17s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 23rd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 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 Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
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
0
1
1
1
2
2
0
2
2
1
3
!
!
!
!
2
3
3
2
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
17
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
21
0.9
SW
20
1.5
SW
18
2.2
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
15
1.8
S
15
1.9
S
13
1.3
SSW
17
1.4
SW
18
1.5
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
134
408
486
365
350
281
212
212
271
274
634
1461
2861
2542
2359
2861
1390
1247
952
1136
1367
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
30
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
30
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
30
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
9:13AM1.03m
9:22PM0.45m
10:05AM0.98m
10:38PM0.47m
10:57AM0.91m
11:56PM0.52m
11:46AM0.82m
1:13AM0.58m
12:35PM0.73m
2:20AM0.65m
1:23PM0.64m
3:17AM0.71m
2:11PM0.56m
Low Tide
4:20PM0.17m
2:48AM0.09m
5:16PM0.15m
3:52AM0.18m
6:08PM0.14m
5:06AM0.27m
6:55PM0.13m
6:30AM0.34m
7:36PM0.13m
7:57AM0.38m
8:14PM0.13m
9:17AM0.38m
8:48PM0.12m
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clear
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
 mm
Temp °C
18
18
17
19
18
17
19
18
17
18
18
17
18
18
16
18
17
16
18
17
16
Feels °C
15
14
14
15
14
14
15
14
15
16
14
13
14
14
13
16
14
14
16
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
17
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
12
0.9
SW
20
1.5
SW
18
2.2
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
15
1.8
S
15
1.2
SW
15
1.6
S
13
1.6
S
11
1.5
SSW
17
Energy kJ
134
408
486
365
350
281
212
212
271
122
634
1461
2861
2542
2359
2861
1390
640
865
639
1367
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
14
0.5
SW
9
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
9
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
21
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
1.4
SW
14
0.1
NW
11
1.3
SSW
17
1.4
SW
18
1.5
S
11
Energy kJ
104
40
25
28
28
166
157
194
104
274
203
178
6
5
834
5
952
1136
546
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
9
0.5
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
9
0.3
SW
8
0.3
SW
8
0.3
SW
22
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.7
SSW
11
Energy kJ
39
89
24
100
99
27
10
9
74
163
90
98
5
5
5
135
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
5
1.4
S
6
1.5
S
6
1.6
S
7
1.8
S
6
1.6
S
7
1.4
S
7
1.5
S
6
1.3
S
6
1.4
S
7
1.6
S
6
1.9
S
7
1.8
S
7
1.9
S
7
1.8
S
8
1.9
S
13
1.1
SSE
11
Energy kJ
59
119
165
226
276
233
171
170
141
168
200
335
333
378
438
1247
280
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
3
4
Distance (km)
149
149
119
204
149
149
127
149
106
149
149
59
204
149
149
119
149
59
2
149
0
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Rating
(10 max)
3
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4
4
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
6
7
4
9
5
9
4
7
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
6
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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