El Huaico Surf Break

El Huaico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 12.38° S 76.79° W

Issued: 6 pm 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Huaico sea temperature is
20.7° C

3.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


El Huaico surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,185 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period with SW 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 (Jun 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Huaico in the next 16 days are 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 15th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 21s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 15th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 21s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 21st Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
0
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
13
0.9
SW
21
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SW
19
0.9
SW
19
1
SW
18
1.3
SW
12
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
17
0.5
SW
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
615
763
530
1070
614
607
463
318
306
248
143
174
243
357
385
355
289
215
212
230
216
Wind (km/h)
15
S
10
SSE
5
SW
10
S
10
S
5
SW
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
S
10
S
10
S
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
S
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
4:28PM0.59m
6:04AM1.05m
5:25PM0.57m
6:57AM1.08m
6:25PM0.54m
7:51AM1.08m
7:29PM0.52m
8:45AM1.06m
8:38PM0.51m
9:37AM1.01m
9:55PM0.52m
10:28AM0.94m
11:16PM0.55m
11:18AM0.86m
Low Tide
10:49PM-0.05m
12:40PM0.28m
11:39PM-0.06m
1:39PM0.26m
00:30AM-0.03m
2:40PM0.25m
1:23AM0.02m
3:41PM0.24m
2:18AM0.10m
4:41PM0.23m
3:19AM0.20m
5:37PM0.21m
4:30AM0.30m
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6:24
6:24
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
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5:49
5:49
5:49
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
 mm
Temp °C
21
20
22
21
20
22
21
19
22
21
19
21
20
19
21
20
19
21
20
19
21
Feels °C
21
22
23
22
21
22
22
20
23
21
20
21
21
19
20
20
19
21
20
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
10
0.6
SW
10
0.6
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
1.1
S
7
1.1
S
7
0.8
SW
14
1.3
S
7
1.2
S
7
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
Energy kJ
615
569
530
822
424
543
463
137
177
167
104
89
243
357
104
114
289
173
155
230
208
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
23
0.9
SW
21
0.8
SW
20
1.2
SW
19
0.9
SW
19
1
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
9
0.6
SW
9
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.5
SW
19
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
Energy kJ
344
763
469
1070
614
607
370
318
306
248
143
174
40
53
385
355
175
215
212
138
93
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.7
S
6
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
S
14
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.6
SW
13
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
9
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.2
S
10
0.5
SW
21
Energy kJ
85
132
31
49
32
29
21
128
61
58
127
107
68
32
25
25
26
159
155
8
216
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
7
0.7
S
6
0.5
S
5
0.4
S
4
0.6
S
4
0.8
S
5
0.7
S
5
1
S
6
1.3
S
7
1.2
S
7
1.2
S
7
Energy kJ
43
29
13
6
10
34
26
64
163
135
128
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
1
Distance (km)
6
0
25
6
6
22
25
0
25
25
0
6
6
5
35
25
6
35
25
6
25
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
8
8
8
6
5
4
4
5
9
7
8
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Information about the El Huaico Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for El Huaico 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 Huaico is 35 km (22 miles) from the very large city of Mala. If you plan a holiday in Lima, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mala. Mala has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.

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