El Playon surfForecast / Ica / Peru

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 03 May 2026 -05
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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
18.4° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Sunday (May 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m 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 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 3rd May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 4th May)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 8th May)6ft (1.9m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Playon over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
3
2
4
3
3
4
1
1
1
2
2
3
4
3
3
3
1
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
15
1.3
S
11
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
S
12
1.2
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
2
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
0.8
SW
21
1.1
SW
20
1.7
SW
18
1.9
SW
18
1.8
SW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
451
403
1139
975
694
757
1140
1582
1204
757
734
540
435
548
1019
1839
2290
1756
1390
1155
829
Wind (km/h)
10
S
20
S
10
SSE
10
S
15
S
10
SE
10
S
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
S
15
S
25
S
15
SSE
10
S
25
S
20
SSE
15
S
30
S
20
SSE
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
7:37AM0.84m
7:06PM0.46m
8:17AM0.82m
7:40PM0.41m
9:02AM0.79m
8:14PM0.37m
9:52AM0.76m
8:57PM0.34m
10:48AM0.74m
10:17PM0.31m
11:44AM0.73m
00:27AM0.32m
12:34PM0.73m
2:04AM0.37m
Low Tide
2:20PM0.27m
00:56AM0.12m
3:15PM0.29m
1:25AM0.14m
4:25PM0.31m
1:55AM0.18m
6:00PM0.31m
2:25AM0.21m
7:36PM0.30m
8:22PM0.28m
8:43PM0.26m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
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5:50
5:49
5:49
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:46
Temp °C
19
20
18
19
19
18
20
19
18
20
19
18
19
20
18
20
20
19
20
19
18
19
18
17
19
18
17
19
18
17
19
17
17
18
18
17
18
18
17
17
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
S
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.6
SW
15
2
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
0.9
SW
17
1.8
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
1.9
SW
18
1.8
SW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
Energy kJ
399
376
1139
975
694
639
1140
1582
1204
757
734
540
435
429
1019
933
2290
1756
1390
1155
829
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
15
0.8
SW
12
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
1.2
SW
16
1
S
12
0.4
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
21
1.1
SW
20
1.7
SW
18
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
18
0.4
SSE
12
Energy kJ
451
167
81
111
266
757
284
44
17
14
60
92
319
548
979
1839
18
28
28
49
50
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
19
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.4
NW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.1
W
18
0.1
NW
18
0.1
SW
21
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
23
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.1
NW
19
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
18
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
Energy kJ
58
116
111
52
62
17
44
6
12
17
14
14
192
167
381
104
15
5
12
28
27
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
7
1.3
S
11
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.9
S
4
1
S
7
1.4
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
11
1.5
S
10
1.7
S
10
1.7
S
10
1.5
S
10
Energy kJ
69
403
82
72
30
91
548
772
476
644
632
434
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
2
2
4
3
3
4
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
Distance (km)
149
149
0
149
98
0
149
149
0
149
149
106
149
149
89
0
204
89
204
149
59
Best forecast wave conditions in Ica
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
8
7
8
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
6
5
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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