10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Baterias, Lobitos, Piura, Peru
Baterias is a consistent left point break south of the main Lobitos wave, offering all-tide surfing with fewer crowds. Named after old military batteries, the wave provides a reliable alternative when other spots are too crowded or challenging.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-08 with a score of 36/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 21/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 202° is 22° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 1.0m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 25 km/h from 192° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
-21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Baterias. Either swell direction (202°), size (1.0m), or wind (25 km/h from 192°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 202° (SSW) at 12s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 201° is 21° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.5m from ideal 1.8m.
Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 212° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Poor conditions at Baterias. Either swell direction (201°), size (1.3m), or wind (18 km/h from 212°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 201° (SSW) at 13s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 214° is 34° off optimal 180°, barely within workable range 165°-200°.
Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 205° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
-11 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Baterias. Either swell direction (214°), size (1.3m), or wind (18 km/h from 205°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 214° (SW) at 14s period
Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.4m from ideal 1.8m.
Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 20 km/h from 197° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Poor conditions at Baterias. Either swell direction (214°), size (1.4m), or wind (20 km/h from 197°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 214° (SW) at 16s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 215° is 35° off optimal 180°, barely within workable range 165°-200°.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 27 km/h from 188° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Poor conditions at Baterias. Either swell direction (215°), size (1.4m), or wind (27 km/h from 188°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 215° (SW) at 15s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 211° is 31° off optimal 180°, barely within workable range 165°-200°.
Too small: 1.1m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 22 km/h from 193° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
-10 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Baterias. Either swell direction (211°), size (1.1m), or wind (22 km/h from 193°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 211° (SSW) at 14s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 209° is 29° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 23 km/h from 198° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
-17 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Baterias. Either swell direction (209°), size (1.3m), or wind (23 km/h from 198°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 209° (SSW) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 198° is 18° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 26 km/h from 190° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Poor conditions at Baterias. Either swell direction (198°), size (1.1m), or wind (26 km/h from 190°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 198° (SSW) at 15s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 196° is 16° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.6m from ideal 1.8m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 201° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Poor conditions at Baterias. Either swell direction (196°), size (1.2m), or wind (21 km/h from 201°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 196° (SSW) at 15s period
Good period: 19s is 136% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 20 km/h from 202° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Poor conditions at Baterias. Either swell direction (211°), size (1.0m), or wind (20 km/h from 202°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 211° (SSW) at 19s period
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