Islote Zarate surfForecast / Ica / Peru

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 19 Feb 2026 -05
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Islote Zarate surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Islote Zarate sea temperature is
21.2° C
(Which is 1.7°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Islote Zarate this week:

The surf forecast for Islote Zarate over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Islote Zarate in the next 12 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 26) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 21st Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 25th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 24th Feb)5ft (1.6m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Islote Zarate over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wed
25
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
3
3
2
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.6
NW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)131313121212111111111110141414131716151514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3093044214336245003663022912182422271633894155721433859141810871042
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
20
SSW
10
S
10
SW
10
SSW
10
S
15
S
15
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
20
SSW
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
10
S
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:34AM
0.60
7:52PM
0.86
8:18AM
0.64
8:22PM
0.80
9:06AM
0.68
8:55PM
0.72
10:01AM
0.70
9:32PM
0.63
11:06AM
0.71
10:18PM
0.54
12:25PM
0.73
11:26PM
0.46
1:50PM
0.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:57AM
0.18
1:16PM
0.15
2:23AM
0.16
2:01PM
0.20
2:52AM
0.14
2:52PM
0.26
3:24AM
0.14
3:54PM
0.32
4:03AM
0.14
5:22PM
0.37
4:53AM
0.15
7:25PM
0.38
6:02AM
0.16
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wed
25
Sunrise-6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05-
Sunset--6:34--6:32--6:32--6:31--6:31--6:30--6:30
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232323232323232324232423232423232423232524
Feels °C (?)242524242523242526252524252623252623242423
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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 12 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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