
Surf Forecasts:
Zorritos surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 21s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 21s period, WNW swell with 305 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 24s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zorritos this week:
The surf forecast for Zorritos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 24s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zorritos in the next 16 days are 0.6m 21s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 24s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zorritos over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 12 | WSW 21 | SW 20 | NW 11 | WNW 21 | SW 17 | NW 12 | WNW 19 | NW 11 | NW 18 | WNW 18 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 9 | 15 | 29 | 23 | 45 | 0 | 18 | 305 | 0 | 39 | 148 | 30 | 79 | 123 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:23PM2.12m | 4:29AM2.13m | 4:59PM2.10m | 5:02AM2.06m | 5:35PM2.04m | 5:36AM1.95m | 6:11PM1.94m | 6:10AM1.83m | 6:50PM1.82m | 6:46AM1.71m | 7:33PM1.70m | 7:27AM1.58m | 8:27PM1.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:27PM0.31m | 10:46AM0.12m | 11:03PM0.36m | 11:19AM0.16m | 11:38PM0.43m | 11:53AM0.23m | 00:14AM0.53m | 12:28PM0.33m | 00:52AM0.64m | 1:07PM0.45m | 1:35AM0.76m | 1:53PM0.57m | 2:31AM0.87m | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 5 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 5 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
214 | 241 | 314 | 302 | 299 | 266 | 215 | 169 | 164 | 127 | 14 | 84 | 186 | 18 | 243 | 216 | 318 | 334 | 306 | 295 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 9 | SW 13 | SW 5 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 5 | NW 12 | WNW 19 | WSW 5 | NW 18 | WNW 18 |
95 | 61 | 12 | 25 | 26 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 29 | 14 | 88 | 9 | 61 | 157 | 12 | 39 | 148 | 9 | 79 | 123 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 12 | W 23 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WSW 4 | NW 12 | WSW 21 | SW 20 | NW 11 | WNW 21 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 13 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
25 | 25 | 27 | 6 | 11 | 29 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 23 | 45 | 99 | 18 | 305 | 50 | 22 | 42 | 30 | 9 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | SW 6 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | — | W 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | WSW 4 | SW 5 |
42 | 59 | — | 8 | 7 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 14 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 8 | 38 | — | 6 | 31 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1027 | 14 | 166 | 935 | 164 | 14 | 935 | 59 | 104 | 168 | 166 | 153 | 956 | 0 | 14 | 1027 | 0 | 164 | 1027 | 0 |
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Information about the Zorritos Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Zorritos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Zorritos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zorritos 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 (Zorritos) 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 Zorritos 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.
Zorritos is 28 km (17 miles) from Tumbes. If you plan a holiday in Piura, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tumbes. Tumbes has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










