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Chicama - El Cape / Keys Surf Forecast
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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 06 Apr 2025 -05
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chicama - El Cape / Keys this week:
The surf forecast for Chicama - El Cape / Keys over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chicama - El Cape / Keys in the next 12 days are 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 09) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 9th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 9th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 9th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chicama - El Cape / Keys over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 297 | 299 | 212 | 187 | 159 | 382 | 404 | 455 | 1684 | 1858 | 1611 | 1664 | 1552 | 777 | 1437 | 1281 | 1055 | 844 | 1045 | 821 | 651 | 604 | 589 | 406 | 400 | 295 | 238 | 164 | 164 | 193 | 145 | 155 | 146 | 216 | 211 | 302 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:45AM 0.85 | 1:45PM 1.17 | 1:55AM 0.93 | 2:29PM 1.21 | 2:43AM 1.01 | 3:02PM 1.25 | 3:21AM 1.09 | 3:30PM 1.27 | 3:54AM 1.17 | 3:56PM 1.27 | 4:25AM 1.22 | 4:21PM 1.25 | 4:55AM 1.26 | 4:47PM 1.22 | 5:26AM 1.27 | 5:12PM 1.17 | 5:57AM 1.25 | 5:37PM 1.11 | 6:30AM 1.20 | 6:01PM 1.04 | 7:05AM 1.14 | 6:24PM 0.98 | 7:45AM 1.08 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:36PM 0.55 | 6:58AM 0.41 | 8:27PM 0.47 | 8:01AM 0.38 | 9:03PM 0.40 | 8:46AM 0.36 | 9:31PM 0.33 | 9:23AM 0.34 | 9:56PM 0.28 | 9:56AM 0.34 | 10:20PM 0.23 | 10:28AM 0.34 | 10:44PM 0.19 | 10:59AM 0.36 | 11:08PM 0.17 | 11:30AM 0.39 | 11:33PM 0.18 | 12:01PM 0.43 | 11:59PM 0.20 | 12:32PM 0.49 | 12:26AM 0.23 | 1:04PM 0.56 | 12:56AM 0.28 | |||||||||||||
Sun 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Fri 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 |
| Sunset | 6:20 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Chicama - El Cape / Keys Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Chicama - El Cape / Keys provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Chicama - El Cape / Keys can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chicama - El Cape / Keys 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 (Chicama - El Cape / Keys) 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 Chicama - El Cape / Keys 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.
Chicama - El Cape / Keys is 18 km (11 miles) from Paijan. If you plan a holiday in La Libertad and Lambayeque, look for hotels and other accommodation in Paijan. Paijan has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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