Surf Forecasts:
El Huaico surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 643 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Huaico this week:
The surf forecast for El Huaico over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Huaico in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Huaico over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, it's Rusty. Let's be straight up. This 16-day forecast is a total bummer for this break. Honestly, there's hardly anything worth paddling out for. The whole period is plagued by weak south-west swells that never really get it together. The combined wave energy stays low, and when it does pop a little, the wind is always in the wrong direction, almost always cross-onshore. You're looking at a long string of days that are basically a total washout for a decent surf.
Starting Monday the 14th, we've got a small 3ft south-west swell with a long 18-second period, but it's crossed up by a light cross-onshore wind. The combined energy is 720 (moderate), but conditions are marginal, not clean. Tuesday the 15th sees a tiny bump to 4ft, still from the south-west, with a 15-second period and the same light cross-onshore wind. It'll be bumpy. From Wednesday the 16th through the end of the third week, the swell drops off, with the combined energy falling into the weak range (340 to 400s). Most days are labeled "poor surf conditions" with scores of zero. By the 22nd of September, the swell has pretty much vanished, with combined energy down to 137 and waves at just 2ft. The pattern continues, flat and lifeless.
There's a slight lift late in the period. Around the 26th of September (Saturday), the swell picks back up to 3ft from the south-southwest with a 15-second period, and the cross-shore wind turns to a light breeze, offering the most promising conditions of the whole outlook. The combined energy climbs back to 700 (moderate) on the morning and 744 (moderate) in the afternoon. It's still only marginal, not clean, but it's the best we've got. The 27th of September holds similar 4ft south-southwest swell with a 13-second period and 812 (moderate) combined energy. But even these few days are ruined by that persistent cross-onshore or cross wind. It’s going to look more interesting for a kite session than a clean surf, given those cross-onshore gusts.
The water is about average for the time of year. Honestly, for a spot that’s described as "very consistent" and "fairly exposed," a blank run like this is pretty normal for the area when the swell windows don't line up. Don't hold your breath – forecasts can change, but right now it's a flat spell you might as well spend doing something else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 370 | 408 | 643 | 557 | 466 | 453 | 350 | 290 | 286 | 235 | 214 | 217 | 207 | 240 | 228 | 234 | 208 | 197 | 186 | 125 | 203 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:27AM0.74m | 8:20PM0.80m | 7:56AM0.65m | 9:08PM0.76m | 8:24AM0.56m | 10:05PM0.72m | 8:49AM0.49m | 11:21PM0.69m | 9:14AM0.43m | 00:56AM0.69m | 11:41AM0.39m | 2:14AM0.72m | 1:59PM0.41m | 3:03AM0.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:43PM0.14m | 2:23AM0.32m | 2:12PM0.17m | 3:21AM0.38m | 2:43PM0.21m | 4:47AM0.43m | 3:19PM0.25m | 7:51AM0.43m | 4:15PM0.29m | 9:33AM0.39m | 6:00PM0.30m | 9:53AM0.35m | 7:30PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 309 | 304 | 269 | 215 | 466 | 453 | 350 | 290 | 286 | 235 | 214 | 217 | 207 | 240 | 228 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 62 | 49 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 21 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 370 | 408 | 643 | 557 | 177 | 140 | 113 | 88 | 18 | 63 | 63 | 70 | 71 | 115 | 136 | 174 | 171 | 116 | 112 | 84 | 203 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | SW 13 | — | S 24 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SW 23 | SW 22 | W 13 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | W 12 | W 13 | W 13 | S 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 41 | 45 | — | 11 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 3 | 42 | 63 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 234 | 208 | 197 | 186 | 125 | 63 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — | S 3 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 82 | — | 1 | 82 | 102 | 78 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 25 | 6 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 25 | 6 | 25 | 25 | 1 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for El Huaico provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Huaico can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Huaico 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 Huaico) 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).
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