Point

left

Level 4/10

Eten

Lambayeque, Peru

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Eten offers a left point break alternative to nearby Pimentel, with fewer crowds and a more authentic fishing village atmosphere. The wave is consistent and workable for intermediate surfers.

Eten surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today19

Poor

1.1mS@12s

19km/h

1.1m@12s

19km/h

Sun20

Poor

0.9mS@9s

18km/h

0.9m@9s

18km/h

Mon21

Poor

0.9mS@6s

18km/h

0.9m@6s

18km/h

Tue22

Poor

0.9mS@6s

18km/h

0.9m@6s

18km/h

Wed23

Poor

0.6mSSW@9s

20km/h

0.6m@9s

20km/h

Thu24

Poor

0.6mSSW@9s

23km/h

0.6m@9s

23km/h

Fri25

Fair

0.9mSSW@13s

21km/h

0.9m@13s

21km/h

Sat26

Poor

1.2mWSW@12s

16km/h

1.2m@12s

16km/h

Sun27

Poor

1.0mWSW@11s

18km/h

1.0m@11s

18km/h

Mon28

Poor

0.8mSW@10s

21km/h

0.8m@10s

21km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 10 km/h · PM 23 km/h · Tide at 8am (0.7m)

Swell

1.1m

S(185°)

Score: 15/25

Period

12s

Medium period swell

Score: 14/25

Wind

19km/h

S(175°)

Score: 1/25

Weather

23°C

0.0mm90%

First light 5:40amSunrise 6:10amSunset 6:15pmLast light 6:45pm

Windswell0.4m@2sSecondary0.6mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:40am–2:15pm · through highStrike window: 4:40–6:45pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.4–1.5m

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°C

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2m1.0

sec

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14s

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swell

windkm/h

8g14

13g24

22g40

25g45

21g40

12g18

13g23

16g32

24g43

25g44

9g14

16g30

18g34

22g42

22g38

12g19

16g28

18g35

22g39

22g37

13g21

15g27

22g37

25g44

21g44

16g24

20g34

26g45

26g48

23g45

14g23

17g28

24g41

26g47

24g48

10g19

13g22

18g33

20g40

20g43

12g20

14g24

20g35

22g40

21g41

16g25

17g30

24g41

26g46

24g46

tidem

3:30am0.6m

8:45am0.7m

3:18pm0.4m

6:10am0.6m

10:50am0.7m

5:30pm0.4m

12:45am0.9m

7:30am0.6m

12:30pm0.8m

6:40pm0.4m

1:30am1.1m

8:00am0.5m

1:12pm0.8m

7:22pm0.3m

2:07am1.1m

8:23am0.4m

2:00pm0.9m

8:06pm0.2m

2:36am1.2m

8:48am0.3m

2:30pm1.0m

8:39pm0.2m

3:00am1.2m

9:11am0.2m

3:10pm1.1m

9:11pm0.2m

3:25am1.3m

9:42am0.1m

3:47pm1.2m

9:46pm0.1m

3:56am1.3m

10:10am0.1m

4:22pm1.3m

10:22pm0.1m

4:26am1.3m

10:41am0.0m

5:02pm1.3m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

3:30 am

Low tide - 0.59m

8:45 am

High tide - 0.71m

3:18 pm

Low tide - 0.37m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction11/25

Swell Size15/25

Swell Period14/25

Wind1/25

Raw Score41/100

Adjustments

Wind History-2

🌊 Tide+5

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-5

Adjusted Score34/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score34

🌊 Optimal tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSW (210°)
Direction range: 190° - 240°
Size range: 0.8m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 1.6m - 2.1m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: E (100°)
Offshore range: 60° - 140°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid
Optimal range: 0.4m - 1.5m

Water temp

18°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: South of Pimentel. Fishing village.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Eten?

The Eten profile favors mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Eten?

The Eten profile uses wind from E (100°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 60° to 140°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Eten?

The Eten scoring profile favors swell from SSW (190° to 240°), a swell-height range of 0.8m to 2.5m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

When is the best time of year to surf Eten?

The main season at Eten is Mar-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. Year-round. Less crowded than Pimentel.

How do I get to Eten?

The spot profile lists CIX as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 30 minutes. South of Pimentel. Fishing village.

What kind of wave is Eten?

Eten is a point break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 4/10.

Best Season

Peak: Mar-Oct

Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Year-round. Less crowded than Pimentel.

Getting There

Airport

CIX

Drive time

30 min

Data quality

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