Islote Zarate Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.88° S 76.39° W

Islote Zarate Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Islote Zarate sea temperature is
20.2° C
4.0° 

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


Islote Zarate surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, S swell with 594 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Islote Zarate this week:

The surf forecast for Islote Zarate over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Islote Zarate in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 21st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 20th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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2
1
1
2
1
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
S
9
1.9
S
9
1.6
S
8
1.3
S
8
1.2
S
8
1
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.9
S
8
0.9
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
9
1.1
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.2
S
5
0.7
S
11
0.6
SSW
12
1
S
12
0.8
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
718
536
363
235
191
127
97
119
113
109
117
126
99
78
169
201
76
112
115
276
149
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
5
S
15
SSW
10
S
5
W
10
WSW
5
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
15
S
25
S
20
SSE
20
S
20
S
10
SSE
10
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
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on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
11:31AM0.44m
2:05AM0.68m
12:57PM0.39m
3:13AM0.71m
2:34PM0.38m
4:04AM0.74m
3:38PM0.39m
4:43AM0.78m
4:21PM0.42m
5:16AM0.82m
4:57PM0.45m
5:45AM0.85m
5:32PM0.49m
Low Tide
6:11PM0.22m
9:36AM0.36m
7:19PM0.22m
10:36AM0.32m
8:23PM0.21m
11:11AM0.29m
9:15PM0.18m
11:39AM0.27m
9:58PM0.15m
12:03PM0.25m
10:36PM0.13m
12:26PM0.23m
11:11PM0.12m
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Temp °C
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19
17
18
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18
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Feels °C
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19
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18
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Information about the Islote Zarate Surf forecast

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

Islote Zarate is 27 km (17 miles) from Pisco. If you plan a holiday in Ica, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pisco. Pisco has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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