Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.90° S 76.40° W

El Playon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Playon sea temperature is
22.3°C
4.9° 

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 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,244 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period with S 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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 24th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 24th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 23rd Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
2.2
S
7
2
S
8
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
1
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16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
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15
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1244
742
659
465
520
466
406
456
286
273
304
366
427
502
525
472
777
386
466
453
447
Wind (km/h)
25
S
30
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
35
S
25
SSE
25
S
25
S
15
S
5
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
10
S
15
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
20
SSW
25
S
15
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:46PM0.66m
4:22AM0.73m
5:17PM0.75m
4:54AM0.70m
5:52PM0.83m
5:29AM0.65m
6:31PM0.89m
6:08AM0.60m
7:16PM0.92m
6:50AM0.54m
8:05PM0.93m
7:39AM0.48m
9:02PM0.92m
Low Tide
10:31AM0.14m
10:29PM0.27m
10:51AM0.10m
11:14PM0.25m
11:15AM0.06m
00:02AM0.23m
11:43AM0.03m
00:52AM0.23m
12:16PM0.02m
1:47AM0.23m
12:53PM0.02m
2:51AM0.25m
1:36PM0.04m
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Temp °C
21
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20
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Feels °C
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22
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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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