10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Camana, Arequipa, Peru
Camana is the beach escape for Peru's second city Arequipa. Consistent beach break waves and good tourist infrastructure make it the most accessible surf in southern Peru.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-05 with a score of 86/100 (Firing)
Moderate recommendation: Camana has 2 Firing day(s) and 5 Good day(s). Worth considering.
Good alignment: Swell from 208° is 2° off optimal 210°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.7m is 0.1m from ideal 1.6m.
Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 132° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 50°-130°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Excellent conditions at Camana. The 1.7m swell from 208° aligns well with the spot, and light offshore winds are grooming the face. Worth planning a trip around this.
1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 208° (SSW) at 13s period
Good alignment: Swell from 215° is 5° off optimal 210°, still within prime range.
Good size: 1.9m is within 15% of ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 143° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 50°-130°.
Excellent conditions at Camana. The 1.9m swell from 215° aligns well with the spot, and light offshore winds are grooming the face. Worth planning a trip around this.
1.9m (6.2ft) swell from 215° (SW) at 13s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 218° is 8° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.1m from ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 131° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 50°-130°.
Good surfable conditions at Camana. 1.5m swell from 218° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 218° (SW) at 13s period
Good alignment: Swell from 214° is 4° off optimal 210°, still within prime range.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 133° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 50°-130°.
Good surfable conditions at Camana. 1.7m swell from 214° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 214° (SW) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 200° is 10° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.6m is 0.0m from ideal 1.6m.
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Moderate offshore: 14 km/h from 128° (SE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Surfable but not special at Camana. The 1.6m swell from 200° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 200° (SSW) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 193° is 17° off optimal 210°, 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.
Moderate offshore: 13 km/h from 130° (SE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Surfable but not special at Camana. The 1.8m swell from 193° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.8m (5.9ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 10s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 198° is 12° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Too big: 2.8m exceeds maximum 2.5m. Risk of closeouts.
Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 144° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 50°-130°.
Good surfable conditions at Camana. 2.8m swell from 198° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
2.8m (9.2ft) swell from 198° (SSW) at 14s period
Marginal size: 2.4m is 0.8m from ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 133° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 50°-130°.
Good surfable conditions at Camana. 2.4m swell from 198° with moderate wind. Solid session guaranteed.
2.4m (7.9ft) swell from 198° (SSW) at 15s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 192° is 18° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Good size: 2.1m is within 15% of ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 132° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 50°-130°.
Good surfable conditions at Camana. 2.1m swell from 192° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
2.1m (6.9ft) swell from 192° (SSW) at 13s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 188° is 22° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 136° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 50°-130°.
Surfable but not special at Camana. The 1.7m swell from 188° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 188° (S) at 9s period
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