Totoritas surfForecast / Lima / Peru

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Totoritas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Totoritas sea temperature is
21.0° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Totoritas this week:

The surf forecast for Totoritas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Totoritas in the next 16 days are 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 10AM. 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+) 4AM (Mon 18th May)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 18th May)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
0
1
1
1
0
2
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
437
449
644
644
482
342
264
180
203
112
223
633
299
134
106
103
71
154
264
651
788
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
S
10
S
10
WSW
15
S
10
SSW
5
WSW
10
SW
10
S
10
SSW
10
S
10
S
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
S
10
S
10
SSW
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:47PM0.60m
7:12AM1.03m
6:40PM0.54m
8:08AM1.03m
7:39PM0.49m
9:08AM1.01m
8:51PM0.45m
10:10AM0.97m
10:18PM0.44m
11:13AM0.93m
11:53PM0.47m
12:14PM0.89m
1:22AM0.53m
Low Tide
11:59PM-0.04m
1:51PM0.26m
00:46AM-0.02m
2:59PM0.27m
1:36AM0.03m
4:15PM0.27m
2:34AM0.09m
5:32PM0.25m
3:41AM0.18m
6:40PM0.22m
5:02AM0.25m
7:33PM0.19m
6:30AM0.31m
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
Temp °C
21
20
22
21
19
22
21
19
21
21
19
21
20
20
21
21
19
21
21
19
21
21
21
23
21
19
22
21
19
21
22
19
22
20
21
21
22
19
21
21
19
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
0.9
S
6
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.3
S
9
1.1
S
7
0.9
SW
14
1.1
S
7
1
S
7
0.8
SSW
7
1
S
9
1.3
SSW
14
1
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.7
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
Energy kJ
437
60
644
644
281
127
264
113
97
60
160
633
299
134
36
35
38
34
264
651
788
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
12
0.9
SW
18
1
S
7
1
S
7
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
S
10
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
S
10
0.7
SW
15
0.2
WSW
10
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SW
11
0.5
S
10
1
S
6
Energy kJ
112
449
89
106
482
342
125
180
203
74
223
9
127
61
83
83
54
47
46
47
86
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.6
SW
15
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.2
WNW
12
0.7
S
10
0.2
WSW
18
0.6
S
10
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SSW
11
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
18
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
11
0.4
S
10
Energy kJ
2
176
9
19
15
108
31
71
89
112
43
32
49
93
106
103
71
154
30
42
29
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
6
0.9
S
7
0.7
S
6
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
6
Energy kJ
49
72
38
154
54
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
4
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Information about the Totoritas Surf forecast

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

Totoritas is 5 km (3 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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