Punta Lobo surfForecast / Piura / Peru

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Punta Lobo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta Lobo sea temperature is
23.1° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Lobo this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Lobo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Lobo in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 26th May)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 26th May)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
12
0.8
SW
14
0.4
NW
12
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
36
248
34
147
127
134
210
201
589
920
976
936
821
799
526
451
437
369
280
536
336
Wind (km/h)
20
S
15
SW
20
S
25
S
30
SSW
20
S
20
S
25
SSW
20
SSE
20
S
25
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
25
SSW
15
S
20
S
25
SSW
20
SSE
25
S
30
SSW
20
SSE
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
7:29AM1.62m
7:30PM1.35m
8:29AM1.55m
8:38PM1.25m
9:34AM1.49m
9:56PM1.19m
10:41AM1.46m
11:15PM1.19m
11:43AM1.44m
00:26AM1.23m
12:38PM1.44m
1:25AM1.29m
1:26PM1.44m
2:15AM1.36m
Low Tide
1:41PM0.33m
1:49AM0.09m
2:49PM0.38m
2:52AM0.21m
4:02PM0.38m
4:02AM0.30m
5:14PM0.35m
5:14AM0.36m
6:17PM0.29m
6:20AM0.39m
7:10PM0.22m
7:18AM0.39m
7:55PM0.16m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:17
6:17
6:17
6:17
6:17
6:17
6:17
Temp °C
24
23
22
24
23
22
24
23
22
24
23
22
24
23
22
24
23
22
24
23
22
23
23
22
23
21
22
23
21
21
23
22
22
24
22
23
23
22
22
23
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
15
0.9
S
8
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
Energy kJ
217
111
206
147
114
134
142
201
589
920
976
936
821
799
526
451
437
369
280
536
336
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
12
0.8
SW
14
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
15
0.3
NW
14
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.4
NW
13
0.6
SW
16
Energy kJ
36
248
34
101
127
64
210
146
45
61
58
52
51
36
54
33
18
27
140
44
203
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
10
0.4
NW
12
0.3
SW
10
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.3
NW
10
0.4
S
10
0.3
SW
9
0.4
NW
16
0.2
S
9
0.1
NW
15
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
Energy kJ
16
36
15
22
23
20
35
69
16
29
13
66
7
8
21
19
28
18
27
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
8
1
S
8
0.9
S
8
1
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.9
S
10
0.9
SSW
10
1
S
5
0.8
S
6
0.9
S
7
0.9
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.9
S
8
1
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.9
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.9
S
5
Energy kJ
140
133
107
137
78
167
163
47
49
70
77
64
93
114
72
94
86
48
62
36
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
62
19
265
52
265
661
52
52
661
57
52
265
52
52
661
3
11
265
12
59
502
Best forecast wave conditions in Piura
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
7
6
6
7
8
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
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Information about the Punta Lobo Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in Piura? If you are looking for accommodation near Punta Lobo, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Piura, consider staying in Talara which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Piura where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Lobitos which is 12 km (7 miles) away, Cabo Blanco, La Breita and Paita.

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