El Camotal Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.82° S 78.23° W

El Camotal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Camotal sea temperature is
21.5° C
3.4° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,225 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 6th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. Right now, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The surf is pretty ordinary for the first few days, but there’s some light at the end of the tunnel. The wind is mostly cross-on at El Camotal, which is a real bummer, and the only break on the radar is a beginner-friendly spot. It’s consistent, but we’re looking at a bit of a wait for anything decent.

So, the first real chance of a wave comes on Sunday afternoon, August 2nd, but honestly, it’s a write-off. The swell is a tiny 2 ft from the SW, and with a cross-on wind at 12 mph, it’s choppy and messy. The water is feeling weirdly warm – 71 °F, which is a huge 6 °F above normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual.

We’ve got a dry spell for the next few days. Monday the 3rd through Wednesday the 6th all show poor surf conditions. The swell builds a bit, hitting 4 ft by Wednesday afternoon, but that cross-on wind just won’t let up.

By Thursday morning, August 7th, we start to see something. The swell is 5 ft from the SW with a period of 15 seconds, which is a nice long-period groundswell. The combined energy is up at 847 (moderate), but the wind is still cross-on from the S at 6 mph. It’s a marginal call, but that long period means there’s some grunt in the water. At 5 ft, it’s still manageable for most, but it’s not clean.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is the morning of Friday, August 14th. The swell is 4 ft from the SW with a period of 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a solid 728 (moderate). The wind is light from the SSW at 6 mph, so it’s almost glassy. This is the best on offer in the whole window. The waves will be clean, with good shape, and at that size, it’s a fun wave for the experienced crew. The crowd at El Camotal can be a thing sometimes, so get in early.

Later in the second week, the swell keeps going. On Monday, August 17th, we see the biggest swell of the whole period – 5 ft from the SW with a period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy hits 1096 (strong). But the wind is still cross-on from the SSW at 9 mph, which puts a bit of a chop on it. It’s a marginal call, but for the more experienced surfers, there’s plenty of power to play with.

Overall, it’s a slow start, but the second week has some real promise, especially that Friday morning. Don’t get too excited about the first week; you’ll be spending more time looking at the water than riding it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:21PM0.80m
7:43AM1.02m
8:09PM0.80m
8:13AM0.97m
9:07PM0.79m
8:49AM0.91m
10:19PM0.80m
9:36AM0.84m
11:44PM0.83m
10:43AM0.78m
1:10AM0.89m
12:08PM0.74m
2:22AM0.98m
Low Tide
1:11AM0.29m
2:15PM0.31m
1:49AM0.36m
2:51PM0.28m
2:36AM0.44m
3:35PM0.27m
3:40AM0.52m
4:33PM0.25m
5:20AM0.57m
5:46PM0.23m
7:26AM0.56m
7:05PM0.18m
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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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