Islote Zarate Surf Forecast

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Islote Zarate surfForecast / Ica / Peru

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 -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 16.5° C
(Which is normal 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 Wednesday (Aug 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Islote Zarate in the next 12 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 22) at 4AM.

Wave Type	Time (-05) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	7AM (Wed 20th Aug)	8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf	7AM (Wed 20th Aug)	8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful	1AM (Sun 24th Aug)	15ft (4.5m) 17s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue night, strong winds from the S by Fri afternoon).										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, moderate winds from the SSE by Mon morning).
		Wednesday 20			Thursday 21			Friday 22			Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tue 26
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	!	!	!	!	4	1	2	2	0	!	!	!	!	!	!	!	!	!	!	2	2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	SSW	SSW	S
Period(s) (?)	13	13	13	13	13	12	16	15	14	8	18	18	17	16	16	15	14	14	13	13	11
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	2037	1975	2239	1931	1903	1445	1280	1285	1318	2240	4230	6079	10455	7655	7103	5141	4009	2981	1693	1854	1030
Wind (km/h)	SSE	SSE	S	SE	SSE	S	SSE	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	S	S
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross	cross
High Tide / height (m)		4:35AM 0.91	4:23PM 0.46		5:22AM 0.94	5:15PM 0.49		6:02AM 0.96	6:01PM 0.53		6:39AM 0.95	6:43PM 0.57		7:13AM 0.91		7:25PM 0.61	7:44AM 0.86		8:06PM 0.63	8:14AM 0.78
Low Tide / height (m)		11:30AM 0.22		10:08PM 0.06	12:09PM 0.19		10:57PM 0.05	12:43PM 0.17		11:42PM 0.06		1:15PM 0.16	12:24AM 0.09		1:45PM 0.16	1:06AM 0.13		2:13PM 0.16	1:48AM 0.19		2:40PM 0.17

		Wednesday 20			Thursday 21			Friday 22			Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tue 26
Sunrise	-	6:18	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:13	-
Sunset	-	-	6:00	-	-	6:00	-	-	6:00	-	-	6:00	-	-	6:00	-	-	6:00	-	-	6:00

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	14	17	16	14	16	16	14	16	17	15	17	17	15	16	16	15	16	16	14	16	15
Feels °C (?)	11	14	12	11	13	12	10	11	10	9	10	10	8	12	9	11	12	12	11	13	12

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Ica

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Islote Zarate (calm at Paracas 15 km from Islote Zarate). 2.2m 13s groundswell from the SSW with a 1.5m 6s windswell from the SSE. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
33 minutes ago Islote Zarate

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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.