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.

10-Day Forecast

Today5

Poor

1.2mS@8s

16km/h

1.2m@8s

16km/h

Thu6

Poor

0.8mSSW@13s

20km/h

0.8m@13s

20km/h

Fri7

Fair

1.0mSW@13s

23km/h

1.0m@13s

23km/h

Sat8

Poor

0.9mSSW@12s

25km/h

0.9m@12s

25km/h

Sun9

Poor

1.2mS@8s

19km/h

1.2m@8s

19km/h

Mon10

Poor

1.2mS@11s

20km/h

1.2m@11s

20km/h

Tue11

Poor

1.2mSSW@12s

25km/h

1.2m@12s

25km/h

Wed12

Poor

1.5mS@9s

21km/h

1.5m@9s

21km/h

Thu13

Poor

1.8mS@12s

20km/h

1.8m@12s

20km/h

Fri14

Poor

1.2mSW@12s

22km/h

1.2m@12s

22km/h

Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 9 km/h · PM 21 km/h · Tide at 7am (1.2m)

Swell

1.2m

S(191°)

Score: 12/25

Period

Short period / windswell

Score: 2/25

Wind

16km/h

S(182°)

Score: 1/25

Weather

22°C

0.0mm38%

First light 6:00amSunrise 6:30amSunset 6:20pmLast light 6:50pm

Windswell0.2m@2sSecondary0.3mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:00am–12:56pm · through highStrike window: 3:49–6:50pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.4–1.5m

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21g39

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tidem

1:35am0.4m

7:51am1.2m

2:24pm0.3m

8:45pm1.0m

2:30am0.5m

8:37am1.1m

3:22pm0.3m

10:04pm1.0m

3:47am0.6m

9:45am1.0m

4:30pm0.3m

5:30am0.6m

11:07am1.0m

6:00pm0.3m

12:52am1.1m

7:07am0.6m

12:23pm1.0m

7:06pm0.2m

2:00am1.3m

8:07am0.5m

1:36pm1.1m

8:05pm0.1m

2:53am1.4m

9:02am0.4m

2:39pm1.2m

8:58pm0.0m

3:34am1.4m

9:47am0.3m

3:30pm1.3m

9:45pm0.0m

4:19am1.6m

10:33am0.3m

4:18pm1.3m

10:30pm0.0m

4:58am1.6m

11:11am0.2m

5:03pm1.4m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

1:35 am

Low tide - 0.39m

7:51 am

High tide - 1.21m

2:24 pm

Low tide - 0.29m

8:45 pm

High tide - 1.04m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction13/25

Swell Size12/25

Swell Period2/25

Wind1/25

Raw Score28/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+5

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-5

Adjusted Score23/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score23

🌊 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: 2.0m
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?

Eten works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Eten?

Offshore wind at Eten blows from the E (100°). Anything in the 60° to 140° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Eten?

Eten wants SSW swell (190° to 240°) between 0.8m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.

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?

Fly into CIX, then allow about 30 minutes by road. 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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