El Playon Surf Break

El Playon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 13.90° S 76.40° W

Issued: 12 pm 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Playon sea temperature is
19.6° C

2.0°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 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,156 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 10AM. 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 16th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 22nd Jun)7ft (2.1m) 18s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 22nd Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s

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 18°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
1
3
3
2
1
0
0
2
2
0
2
3
0
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
20
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
15
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
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
843
1032
535
527
366
314
306
203
178
134
346
486
365
350
285
212
212
271
269
634
1429
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
10
SSE
20
S
10
S
5
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSE
20
S
25
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
30
S
25
SSE
15
SSE
30
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
30
S
25
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:04PM0.48m
7:25AM1.05m
7:06PM0.46m
8:19AM1.05m
8:12PM0.45m
9:13AM1.03m
9:22PM0.45m
10:05AM0.98m
10:38PM0.47m
10:57AM0.91m
11:56PM0.52m
11:46AM0.82m
1:13AM0.58m
Low Tide
1:21PM0.21m
00:02AM-0.05m
2:21PM0.19m
00:54AM-0.03m
3:21PM0.18m
1:49AM0.02m
4:20PM0.17m
2:48AM0.09m
5:16PM0.15m
3:52AM0.18m
6:08PM0.14m
5:06AM0.27m
6:55PM0.13m
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
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
5:45
5:45
 mm
Temp °C
18
18
17
18
18
17
18
18
17
18
18
17
19
18
17
18
18
17
18
18
17
Feels °C
16
15
14
19
16
16
18
17
15
16
15
14
15
14
14
17
14
15
15
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
19
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
11
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
10
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
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
20
1.5
SW
18
Energy kJ
597
834
535
527
355
241
193
197
96
134
346
486
365
350
285
212
212
271
261
634
1429
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
20
0.4
WSW
11
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
8
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
21
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
Energy kJ
843
47
463
516
366
314
306
203
178
104
87
25
27
25
166
157
197
134
269
258
171
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
12
0.2
S
15
0.3
S
14
0.4
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.5
SW
9
0.4
SW
9
0.3
S
12
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SW
8
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
S
10
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
Energy kJ
93
17
32
48
73
89
85
135
122
39
27
24
100
99
24
10
17
8
93
69
71
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
5
1.6
SSW
14
1.1
S
5
0.8
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.6
S
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.3
S
4
0.8
SSE
4
1.2
S
5
1.4
S
6
1.5
S
6
1.4
S
6
1.6
S
6
1.4
S
6
1.3
S
7
1.6
S
6
1.5
S
6
1.6
S
6
1.7
S
6
1.8
S
7
Energy kJ
47
1032
64
34
22
14
6
3
25
75
123
171
161
196
166
150
194
178
209
228
302
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
2
3
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
2
1
1
2
3
Distance (km)
149
149
59
0
149
0
0
149
59
59
149
149
204
149
149
0
149
59
149
149
59
Best forecast wave conditions in Ica
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
3
1
1
3
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
9
6
7
5
4
4
4
5
5
9
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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