10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Puerto Inca, Ica, Peru
Puerto Inca offers the unique experience of surfing beside ancient Inca ruins - a remote left point at what was once a major Inca fishing port. The isolation and archaeological setting make it one of Peru's most memorable surf spots.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-12 with a score of 90/100 (Firing)
Strong recommendation: Puerto Inca has 3 Firing days in the next 10 days. Book your trip!
Moderate alignment: Swell from 213° is 8° off optimal 205°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.1m from ideal 1.6m.
Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Moderate offshore: 19 km/h from 122° (ESE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
-11 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Surfable but not special at Puerto Inca. The 1.5m swell from 213° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 213° (SSW) at 13s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Good alignment: Swell from 211° is 6° off optimal 205°, still within prime range.
Perfect size: 2.0m is at the sweet spot (ideal: 1.6m).
Moderate offshore: 13 km/h from 119° (ESE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Excellent conditions at Puerto Inca. The 2.0m swell from 211° aligns well with the spot, and offshore winds are grooming the face. Worth planning a trip around this.
2.0m (6.6ft) swell from 211° (SSW) at 13s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 224° is 19° off optimal 205°, workable but not ideal.
Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Moderate offshore: 17 km/h from 117° (ESE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
+6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
Good surfable conditions at Puerto Inca. 1.5m swell from 224° with moderate wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 224° (SW) at 14s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 220° is 15° off optimal 205°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.6m is 0.0m from ideal 1.6m.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Moderate offshore: 19 km/h from 117° (ESE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Good surfable conditions at Puerto Inca. 1.6m swell from 220° with moderate wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 220° (SW) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 183° is 22° off optimal 205°, workable but not ideal.
Good size: 1.8m is within 15% of ideal 1.6m.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Strong offshore: 21 km/h from 121° (ESE). Grooming but may make paddling difficult.
Surfable but not special at Puerto Inca. The 1.8m swell from 183° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.8m (5.9ft) swell from 183° (S) at 10s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 182° is 23° off optimal 205°, workable but not ideal.
Good size: 2.1m is within 15% of ideal 1.6m.
Moderate offshore: 19 km/h from 120° (ESE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Surfable but not special at Puerto Inca. The 2.1m swell from 182° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
2.1m (6.9ft) swell from 182° (S) at 10s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 193° is 12° off optimal 205°, workable but not ideal.
Too big: 2.9m exceeds maximum 2.5m. Risk of closeouts.
Moderate offshore: 16 km/h from 118° (ESE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Good surfable conditions at Puerto Inca. 2.9m swell from 193° with moderate wind. Solid session guaranteed.
2.9m (9.5ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 14s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 194° is 11° off optimal 205°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 2.4m is 0.8m from ideal 1.6m.
Moderate offshore: 14 km/h from 126° (SE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Good surfable conditions at Puerto Inca. 2.4m swell from 194° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
2.4m (7.9ft) swell from 194° (SSW) at 14s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 191° is 14° off optimal 205°, workable but not ideal.
Moderate offshore: 15 km/h from 109° (ESE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Excellent conditions at Puerto Inca. The 2.0m swell from 191° aligns well with the spot, and offshore winds are grooming the face. Worth planning a trip around this.
2.0m (6.6ft) swell from 191° (S) at 13s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 189° is 16° off optimal 205°, workable but not ideal.
Moderate offshore: 14 km/h from 112° (ESE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Excellent conditions at Puerto Inca. The 1.6m swell from 189° aligns well with the spot, and offshore winds are grooming the face. Worth planning a trip around this.
1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 189° (S) at 13s period
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