Pulpos Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.31° S 76.85° W

Pulpos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pulpos sea temperature is
21.2° C
4.6° 

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


Pulpos surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,096 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pulpos in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 5th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 5th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 6th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Tue
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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Night
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PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
1
2
3
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
8
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
1.5
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
218
449
424
392
309
594
653
989
746
667
398
282
238
175
181
382
489
449
434
660
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
S
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
5
S
10
SW
10
SSW
5
SSE
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
S
10
S
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:22PM0.64m
9:37AM0.69m
11:34PM0.67m
10:22AM0.62m
00:54AM0.72m
11:27AM0.56m
2:10AM0.79m
12:54PM0.52m
3:15AM0.87m
2:20PM0.51m
4:10AM0.95m
3:33PM0.53m
Low Tide
3:40AM0.41m
4:31PM0.20m
5:10AM0.46m
5:24PM0.18m
7:18AM0.47m
6:31PM0.16m
9:00AM0.42m
7:42PM0.12m
10:04AM0.36m
8:47PM0.07m
10:54AM0.30m
9:45PM0.03m
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6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
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6:00
6:00
6:00
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
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Temp °C
20
19
22
21
19
21
21
19
21
20
18
21
21
19
21
20
19
21
20
18
Feels °C
20
20
22
21
20
21
21
20
21
20
19
20
21
20
21
20
20
20
20
18
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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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