
Surf Forecasts:
El Camotal surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 991 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Camotal this week:
The surf forecast for El Camotal over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Camotal in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Camotal over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for El Camotal over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tricky run. We’ve got a consistent, beginner-friendly spot, but the wind’s not playing ball for most of it.
The first real chance to get wet is Saturday morning, September 5th. We’re looking at some waist-high swell, around 5ft, coming from the SW with a long 14-second period. The water’s sitting at a balmy 67°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (974). The catch? The wind is cross-on from the SW at 6 mph, leaving a bit of texture on the surface. It’s rideable, but don’t expect perfection. By the afternoon, the wind picks up to 9 mph and the quality drops right off.
Sunday morning, the 6th, is a similar story. A little smaller at 4ft, still SW, with a 13-second period. The wind is still cross-on, and the surf is just marginal. Not a standout.
The next few days follow the same pattern. We see a bump in energy on Tuesday the 8th with 4ft and a 15-second period, but the wind stays cross-on and the conditions are described as poor. The best morning of the first week is probably Wednesday the 9th, with 4ft and a 14-second period, but the energy is strong (1000). Still, that cross-on wind from the S at 9 mph is a buzzkill, making it choppy.
We hit a long stretch of poor surf from the 11th through to the 14th. The swell drops, the wind stays messy, and there’s really nothing to get excited about. It’s a gap of about four days where you’re better off doing something else.
Things perk up a touch on Tuesday the 15th. The morning is clear with a light cross-on breeze from the SW at 6 mph, and we’ve got 4ft of SW swell at 15 seconds. It’s still marginal, but the energy is moderate (516) and the lighter wind makes it the most promising session in the second week. The same setup holds for the afternoon, but the wind swings a little more onshore.
After that, it’s back to the same story. The swell fades, the wind keeps blowing cross-on, and the surf is just poor. Even by Saturday the 19th, with a 20-second period on the afternoon, the swell is only 2ft and the wind is light. It’s all a bit of a letdown.
Best of the bunch: Honestly, the standouts are hard to find. If I had to pick, it’s a tie between the first Saturday morning (September 5th) for the biggest swell and the Tuesday morning (September 15th) for the cleanest conditions. Neither is a classic, but if you’re a beginner and you’re keen, those are your windows. The wave energy is moderate, the swell is from the SW, and the break is consistent, so it’ll be breaking. Just manage your expectations.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
970 | 825 | 647 | 488 | 431 | 455 | 381 | 421 | 492 | 757 | 676 | 581 | 541 | 659 | 643 | 744 | 668 | 520 | 440 | 340 | 290 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:33AM0.68m | 1:08AM0.92m | 12:23PM0.67m | 2:16AM1.01m | 1:50PM0.71m | 3:08AM1.09m | 2:54PM0.79m | 3:51AM1.15m | 3:46PM0.86m | 4:28AM1.18m | 4:33PM0.93m | 5:03AM1.17m | 5:17PM0.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:29PM0.26m | 7:58AM0.52m | 7:02PM0.22m | 8:57AM0.43m | 8:12PM0.17m | 9:40AM0.35m | 9:07PM0.13m | 10:18AM0.28m | 9:55PM0.10m | 10:53AM0.22m | 10:38PM0.11m | 11:25AM0.18m | 11:20PM0.15m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 7 | SW 13 | S 7 |
970 | 825 | 647 | 488 | 431 | 374 | 186 | 190 | 492 | 757 | 676 | 581 | 541 | 659 | 643 | 744 | 668 | 520 | 171 | 340 | 186 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | NW 10 | SSW 21 | S 7 | SW 19 | S 10 | SW 12 | SW 16 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 8 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | SW 13 |
58 | 4 | 45 | 53 | 299 | 186 | 248 | 421 | 190 | 142 | 113 | 379 | 432 | 239 | 235 | 23 | 6 | 13 | 440 | 12 | 290 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | SW 22 | W 11 | SW 20 | SSE 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 20 | SW 20 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 22 |
4 | 19 | 2 | 186 | 37 | 455 | 381 | 203 | 200 | 136 | 98 | 117 | 81 | 57 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 31 | 13 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 7 | S 7 | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | — | S 7 | — |
— | 60 | 63 | — | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 17 | 27 | 35 | 76 | 89 | 124 | 168 | — | 181 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 173 | 222 | 13 | 222 | 271 | 13 | 270 | 270 | 13 | 173 | 222 | 13 | 222 | 293 | 217 | 13 | 293 | 13 | 173 | 13 | 13 |
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Information about the El Camotal Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Camotal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Camotal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Camotal surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (El Camotal) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for El Camotal may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
El Camotal is 29 km (18 miles) from the city of Huarmey. If you plan a holiday in Ancash, look for hotels and other accommodation in Huarmey. Huarmey has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










