Puerto Viejo surf break

Puerto Viejo surfForecast / Lima / Peru

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 -05
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Today's Puerto Viejo sea temperature is
21.1° C
(Which is 2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Puerto Viejo this week:

The surf forecast for Puerto Viejo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Puerto Viejo in the next 16 days are 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) 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 0.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 20th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 21st May)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 24th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Puerto Viejo over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
124
80
146
229
106
70
60
56
55
111
264
432
492
479
453
410
345
242
228
217
172
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
SSW
10
S
10
SW
15
S
10
S
5
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSW
15
S
10
S
5
SW
15
S
5
SSW
10
W
10
SW
10
S
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
9:06AM1.01m
8:49PM0.46m
10:09AM0.97m
10:15PM0.44m
11:12AM0.93m
11:51PM0.47m
12:12PM0.89m
1:20AM0.53m
1:07PM0.84m
2:30AM0.61m
1:56PM0.78m
3:24AM0.70m
2:38PM0.72m
Low Tide
4:12PM0.27m
2:33AM0.09m
5:30PM0.25m
3:40AM0.17m
6:38PM0.22m
5:01AM0.25m
7:31PM0.19m
6:29AM0.31m
8:14PM0.16m
7:50AM0.35m
8:49PM0.14m
8:59AM0.36m
9:20PM0.12m
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6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
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5:47
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
Temp °C
21
20
19
21
20
19
21
20
19
21
20
19
21
20
19
21
20
19
21
20
19
21
20
19
21
20
19
21
21
19
21
19
19
21
19
19
21
21
20
21
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.6
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
S
12
0.8
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.4
SSW
10
0.6
S
6
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
Energy kJ
81
62
146
229
106
49
51
39
36
24
264
432
492
479
453
410
345
242
228
217
172
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
16
0.4
S
10
0.3
SSW
11
0.7
S
6
0.4
SW
14
0.5
S
12
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.4
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.8
S
6
0.9
SSW
7
1
S
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
7
Energy kJ
124
33
25
39
71
70
60
56
51
111
30
16
52
75
94
82
61
56
40
40
32
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
11
0.3
SW
11
0.2
S
10
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.2
SSW
9
Energy kJ
50
80
9
9
31
61
38
37
55
50
18
19
8
7
7
7
7
6
6
6
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
9
0.8
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.8
S
6
Energy kJ
101
51
28
24
43
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
33
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
33
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
5
5
7
6
5
5
8
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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Information about the Puerto Viejo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Puerto Viejo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Puerto Viejo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Puerto Viejo 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 (Puerto Viejo) 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 Puerto Viejo 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.

Puerto Viejo is 11 km (7 miles) from Mala. If you plan a holiday in Lima, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mala. Mala has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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