Pulpos Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.31° S 76.85° W

Pulpos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pulpos sea temperature is
19.5°C
2.9° 

Pulpos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Pulpos surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SW swell with 532 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pulpos this week:

The surf forecast for Pulpos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pulpos in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 21st Sep)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 21st Sep)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 26th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
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Night
AM
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.9
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SW
11
1.1
SSW
10
0.8
SW
10
0.9
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
9
0.6
S
11
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.6
WSW
15
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
166
154
148
127
203
79
75
153
113
126
250
115
133
127
83
202
151
150
301
437
Wind (km/h)
15
S
10
S
10
SW
10
SSW
10
S
15
SW
15
SSW
10
S
10
SW
10
SSW
5
S
15
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
15
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross
High Tide
2:16AM0.72m
2:05PM0.41m
3:05AM0.76m
2:59PM0.45m
3:39AM0.80m
3:36PM0.50m
4:05AM0.83m
4:07PM0.56m
4:29AM0.86m
4:38PM0.62m
4:52AM0.86m
5:10PM0.69m
Low Tide
6:02PM0.30m
9:55AM0.35m
7:31PM0.29m
10:13AM0.32m
8:28PM0.26m
10:29AM0.30m
9:10PM0.24m
10:46AM0.27m
9:48PM0.22m
11:03AM0.24m
10:24PM0.21m
11:21AM0.20m
11:01PM0.21m
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5:58
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
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6:02
6:02
6:02
6:02
6:02
6:02
6:02
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Temp °C
21
18
21
20
18
21
20
18
21
21
19
22
21
20
22
22
20
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21
19
Feels °C
21
18
20
20
19
21
20
19
20
21
20
22
21
21
22
23
21
22
21
20
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Information about the Pulpos Surf forecast

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

Pulpos is 32 km (20 miles) from the city of Lima. If you plan a holiday in Lima, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lima. Lima has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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