10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Kon Tiki, Punta Hermosa, Lima, Peru
Kon Tiki is one of Peru's premier right-hand waves, named after Thor Heyerdahl's famous raft expedition that departed from nearby Callao. The wave offers powerful, hollow rights over a rock reef.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-09 with a score of 66/100 (Good)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 43/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Good alignment: Swell from 195° is 5° off optimal 190°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.7m is 0.3m from ideal 2.0m.
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 196° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 50°-130°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Surfable but not special at Kon Tiki. The 1.7m swell from 195° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 195° (SSW) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 205° is 15° off optimal 190°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.7m from ideal 2.0m.
Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 203° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 50°-130°.
Poor conditions at Kon Tiki. Either swell direction (205°), size (1.3m), or wind (10 km/h from 203°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 205° (SSW) at 11s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 217° is 27° off optimal 190°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.8m from ideal 2.0m.
Moderate period: 14s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 184° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 50°-130°.
Poor conditions at Kon Tiki. Either swell direction (217°), size (1.2m), or wind (12 km/h from 184°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 217° (SW) at 14s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 222° is 32° off optimal 190°, barely within workable range 170°-215°.
Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.6m from ideal 2.0m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 185° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 50°-130°.
Poor conditions at Kon Tiki. Either swell direction (222°), size (1.4m), or wind (13 km/h from 185°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 222° (SW) at 12s period
Good alignment: Swell from 192° is 2° off optimal 190°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.5m from ideal 2.0m.
Surfable but not special at Kon Tiki. The 1.5m swell from 192° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 192° (SSW) at 12s period
Good alignment: Swell from 194° is 4° off optimal 190°, still within prime range.
Good period: 15s is 94% of ideal 16s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 183° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 50°-130°.
Good surfable conditions at Kon Tiki. 1.7m swell from 194° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 194° (SSW) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 201° is 11° off optimal 190°, workable but not ideal.
Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 195° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 50°-130°.
Poor conditions at Kon Tiki. Either swell direction (201°), size (1.7m), or wind (12 km/h from 195°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 201° (SSW) at 13s period
Good alignment: Swell from 197° is 7° off optimal 190°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 2.0m is 0.0m from ideal 2.0m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 200° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 50°-130°.
Poor conditions at Kon Tiki. Either swell direction (197°), size (2.0m), or wind (10 km/h from 200°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.0m (6.6ft) swell from 197° (SSW) at 11s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Good alignment: Swell from 196° is 6° off optimal 190°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.6m is 0.4m from ideal 2.0m.
Short period: 10s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 191° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 50°-130°.
Poor conditions at Kon Tiki. Either swell direction (196°), size (1.6m), or wind (12 km/h from 191°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 196° (SSW) at 10s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 223° is 33° off optimal 190°, barely within workable range 170°-215°.
Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.9m from ideal 2.0m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 175° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 50°-130°.
Surfable but not special at Kon Tiki. The 1.1m swell from 223° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 223° (SW) at 15s period
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