El Camotal Surf Break

El Camotal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 9.82° S 78.23° W

Issued: 12 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Camotal sea temperature is
20.8° C

2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

El Camotal surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Camotal surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,536 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Camotal this week:

The most powerful waves expected at El Camotal in the next 16 days are 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 18s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 6th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Camotal over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

G'day, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – the forecast for the next couple of weeks is a tough one. We've got a long, quiet stretch ahead, so patience is the name of the game.

Looking at the whole picture, it's a slow start with nothing rideable for the first few days. The first real chance to get wet doesn't show up until Sunday the 5th of July, and even then, it's a mixed bag. The clearest window you'll find is Monday the 6th of July in the morning. That's your standout.

Your go-to spot, El Camotal, is a consistent beginner-friendly wave with an optimum swell direction from the northwest. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing wild to report there.

So, the run-down:

Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th of July – forget it. Nada. Zero energy. A flat start.

Sunday 5th of July – We finally see a pulse. Morning brings a 3 ft swell from the southwest, but that cross-on wind from the southwest at 3 mph is putting a chop on it. The combined energy is moderate (640), and it's a long-period groundswell at 20 seconds, which is good for shape but means longer waits. It's a marginal call at best. The afternoon jumps to 4 ft from the same direction but with stronger cross-onshore wind, making it messy.

Monday 6th of July – Here's your best shot. Monday morning sees a 5 ft southwest swell, pushing combined energy to a strong 1518. That's a bit punchy for beginners, but for the rest of us, it could be fun. The cross-on wind from the southwest is lighter at 6 mph, keeping the ripples small. The swell period is 18 seconds, so it's a proper groundswell with good shape. It's still a marginal call due to tide or conditions, but this is the pick of the period. The afternoon drops off a cliff though – a tiny 0.3 ft from the northwest with no energy (6).

Tuesday 7th of July to Saturday 18th of July – After that brief tease, it's back to the desert. Days and days of flat or near-flat conditions. We're talking about a gap of nearly two weeks with no real surf. There's a tiny 1 ft from the southwest on Saturday the 11th, but with 23 energy and cross-on wind, it's not worth paddling out for. There's a moment of glass on Friday the 10th of July in the morning, but with just 0.3 ft and 4 energy, it's just a rippled mirror.

Honestly, for this stretch, if you've got a kite, that Monday 6th of July morning might be the only time the wind and swell line up for anything interesting for paddle surfing. Otherwise, it's a waiting game.

Stay patient, the forecasts can always change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
3
0
3
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.1
SW
26
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.9
SW
21
0.9
SW
20
1.1
SW
20
1.4
SW
18
1.6
SW
18
0.1
NW
12
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SSW
16
0.1
NW
11
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
0.1
NW
10
1.1
SW
14
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
155
26
211
132
763
640
969
0
1518
6
1271
0
5
0
649
640
4
0
4
4
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
15
S
15
SSW
10
S
5
SW
15
SSW
10
S
10
SW
10
SSW
10
S
5
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
5
S
Wind State
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
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
7:32AM1.04m
6:47PM0.70m
8:02AM1.03m
7:32PM0.69m
8:31AM1.01m
8:27PM0.69m
9:02AM0.98m
9:34PM0.70m
9:39AM0.95m
10:51PM0.73m
10:25AM0.91m
00:09AM0.79m
11:22AM0.87m
1:21AM0.87m
Low Tide
1:57PM0.45m
00:56AM0.22m
2:33PM0.44m
1:28AM0.28m
3:09PM0.42m
2:05AM0.35m
3:48PM0.38m
2:52AM0.42m
4:33PM0.33m
3:56AM0.49m
5:25PM0.28m
5:26AM0.54m
6:23PM0.22m
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6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
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6:04
6:04
6:04
6:04
6:05
6:05
6:05
 mm
Temp °C
20
20
20
20
20
19
20
20
19
21
20
19
20
20
19
20
20
19
20
20
19
Feels °C
20
19
20
20
20
19
21
19
19
21
20
19
21
20
19
20
20
19
21
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
1.5
S
11
1.3
S
8
1.4
SW
18
1.6
SW
18
1.7
SSW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
996
799
834
504
434
318
573
241
1321
1518
1533
1271
1141
1018
822
649
640
568
482
853
1005
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
8
0.5
SW
18
0.1
SW
26
1.2
S
8
0.7
S
13
0.9
SW
21
0.9
SW
20
1.1
SW
20
1.4
S
9
1.4
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.3
S
8
1
S
8
1.1
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.4
SSW
9
0.9
S
8
0.4
S
8
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
7
Energy kJ
186
155
26
163
167
763
640
969
306
279
273
241
129
169
94
28
95
22
62
61
58
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.1
SW
26
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.8
S
12
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.1
NW
12
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.1
NW
11
0.5
S
9
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.6
SSW
18
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
Energy kJ
113
26
211
132
184
264
279
89
62
6
54
70
5
43
5
5
4
209
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
8
1.3
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.3
S
9
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
7
Energy kJ
208
203
164
258
92
61
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
Distance (km)
13
293
13
13
13
13
10
13
13
173
271
13
270
173
13
173
173
13
173
173
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Ancash
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
4
5
5
9
6
7
6
9
7
5
6
9
9
9
6
5
6
6
6
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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.

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