10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Punta Nunura, Sechura, Piura, Peru
Punta Nunura is a remote left point break in the vast Sechura desert region. The isolation means empty waves for those willing to make the journey through barren landscapes.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-07 with a score of 55/100 (Fair)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 35/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 194° is 21° off optimal 215°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.6m from ideal 1.6m.
Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 174° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
-14 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Punta Nunura. Either swell direction (194°), size (1.0m), or wind (21 km/h from 174°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 194° (SSW) at 11s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 193° is 22° off optimal 215°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.5m from ideal 1.6m.
Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 190° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
-17 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Punta Nunura. Either swell direction (193°), size (1.1m), or wind (16 km/h from 190°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 13s period
Good alignment: Swell from 220° is 5° off optimal 215°, still within prime range.
Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 185° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
-11 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Punta Nunura. Either swell direction (220°), size (1.0m), or wind (19 km/h from 185°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 220° (SW) at 14s period
Perfect alignment: Swell from 216° is within 5° of optimal 215°.
Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.3m from ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 23 km/h from 174° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
Surfable but not special at Punta Nunura. The 1.4m swell from 216° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 216° (SW) at 13s period
Perfect alignment: Swell from 215° is within 5° of optimal 215°.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 22 km/h from 175° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
-10 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Surfable but not special at Punta Nunura. The 1.1m swell from 215° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 215° (SW) at 15s period
Good alignment: Swell from 218° is 3° off optimal 215°, still within prime range.
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 174° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
Poor conditions at Punta Nunura. Either swell direction (218°), size (0.7m), or wind (19 km/h from 174°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 218° (SW) at 14s period
Good alignment: Swell from 213° is 2° off optimal 215°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.7m from ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 179° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
Poor conditions at Punta Nunura. Either swell direction (213°), size (0.9m), or wind (21 km/h from 179°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 213° (SSW) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 198° is 17° off optimal 215°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 20 km/h from 184° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
Poor conditions at Punta Nunura. Either swell direction (198°), size (1.4m), or wind (20 km/h from 184°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 198° (SSW) at 14s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.3m from ideal 1.6m.
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 195° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
-7 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Punta Nunura. Either swell direction (193°), size (1.3m), or wind (17 km/h from 195°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 205° is 10° off optimal 215°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.4m from ideal 1.6m.
Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 184° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
Poor conditions at Punta Nunura. Either swell direction (205°), size (1.2m), or wind (21 km/h from 184°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 205° (SSW) at 16s period
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