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Playa Waikiki

Miraflores, Lima, Peru

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Playa Waikiki is a historic beach break below the Miraflores cliffs, named in honor of Hawaii. One of Lima's original surf spots, it offers beginner-friendly waves with stunning clifftop views and easy access via the Malecon boardwalk.

Playa Waikiki surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today3

Fair

1.7mSW@16s

16km/h

1.7m@16s

16km/h

Wed4

Poor

2.2mSSW@14s

15km/h

2.2m@14s

15km/h

Thu5

Fair

1.8mSSW@12s

12km/h

1.8m@12s

12km/h

Fri6

Fair

1.5mSSW@13s

13km/h

1.5m@13s

13km/h

Sat7

Poor

2.0mSSW@12s

13km/h

2.0m@12s

13km/h

Sun8

Poor

2.1mSSW@11s

13km/h

2.1m@11s

13km/h

Mon9

Poor

2.0mS@11s

15km/h

2.0m@11s

15km/h

Tue10

Poor

1.7mS@11s

16km/h

1.7m@11s

16km/h

Wed11

Good

1.4mSSW@14s

13km/h

1.4m@14s

13km/h

Thu12

Good

1.8mSW@14s

12km/h

1.8m@14s

12km/h

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 16 km/h · PM 16 km/h · High tide at 1pm (0.5m)

Swell

1.7m

SW(220°)

Score: 19/25

Period

16s

Groundswell

Score: 25/25

Wind

16km/h

S(170°)

Score: 1/25

Weather

24°C

0.0mm90%

First light 5:05amSunrise 5:35amSunset 6:08pmLast light 6:38pm

Windswell

0.6m@3s

Secondary

0.8m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.7m @16s SW in window

Wind16 km/h S cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 11:08am–4:23pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.4–1.5m

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3m1.5

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swell

windkm/h

15g36

17g41

18g47

17g45

16g39

12g27

14g34

18g45

16g41

15g37

7g14

8g23

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15g48

10g26

10g31

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16g47

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9g27

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15g42

13g43

tidem

12:38am0.9m

7:50am0.2m

1:45pm0.5m

6:54pm0.3m

1:30am0.8m

8:22am0.1m

2:38pm0.7m

8:10pm0.3m

2:20am0.8m

9:00am0.1m

3:21pm0.7m

9:04pm0.2m

3:00am0.7m

9:36am0.0m

4:00pm0.8m

9:55pm0.2m

3:43am0.7m

9:56am0.0m

4:37pm0.8m

4:12am0.6m

10:30am0.0m

5:15pm0.8m

4:42am0.6m

10:52am0.0m

5:52pm0.8m

5:18am0.5m

11:20am0.0m

6:22pm0.8m

1:06am0.3m

5:54am0.5m

11:47am0.1m

7:04pm0.8m

1:54am0.3m

6:15am0.5m

12:10pm0.1m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

12:38 am

High · 0.86m

7:50 am

Low · 0.18m

1:45 pm

High · 0.53m

6:54 pm

Low · 0.28m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Fair

Components

Swell Direction21/25

Swell Size19/25

Swell Period25/25

Wind1/25

Raw Score66/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+3

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-5

Adjusted Score59/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score59

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Location & Conditions

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Swell1.7m @16s SW in window

Wind16 km/h S cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SW (225°)
Direction range: 200° - 250°
Size range: 0.9m - 1.8m
Ideal size: 1.3m - 1.6m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: ESE (112°)
Offshore range: 90° - 135°

Tide Requirements

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

Water temp

17°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

3/10

Crowd level

8/10

Access: Miraflores beach access near the Waikiki/Makaha section; pin is section-level, not a surveyed takeoff.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Playa Waikiki?

Playa Waikiki is a beach break in Miraflores, Lima, Peru, with peaks that run both left and right.

What swell works best at Playa Waikiki?

Playa Waikiki picks up swell from the SSW round to the WSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SW. It starts working at around 0.9m and handles up to about 1.8m, with the sweet spot around 1.3 to 1.6m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Playa Waikiki?

An ESE wind is dead offshore at Playa Waikiki, and anything from the E round to the SE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Playa Waikiki?

Playa Waikiki is at its best around the mid to high tide, roughly 0.4m to 1.5m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf Playa Waikiki?

The most reliable run of swell at Playa Waikiki comes Mar to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Feb too. Year-round urban surf.

How cold is the water at Playa Waikiki?

The water at Playa Waikiki averages around 17°C, so you'll want a 3/2mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Playa Waikiki good for beginners?

Yes, it's one of the friendlier waves around, rated 3/10 for difficulty. It gets busy (crowd 8/10), so mind the pecking order. Very crowded. Urban water quality.

How do I get to Playa Waikiki?

The nearest airport on our list is LIM, then it's roughly a 20-minute drive. Miraflores beach access near the Waikiki/Makaha section; pin is section-level, not a surveyed takeoff.

What other surf spots are near Playa Waikiki?

The closest breaks we track are Redondo (0.3 km), Makaha (0.3 km) and La Rosa Nautica (1.2 km), handy when Playa Waikiki isn't working. We track 4 spots around Miraflores, Lima in total.

Best Season

Peak: Mar-Oct

Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Year-round urban surf.

Getting There

Airport

LIM

Drive time

20 min

Data quality

community

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