El Huaico Surf Break

El Huaico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 12.38° S 76.79° W

Issued: 12 am 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Huaico sea temperature is
21.8° C

4.2°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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,309 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 21st Jun)3ft (0.9m) 20s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 22nd Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 22nd Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 17s

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 Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
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
2
3
3
2
4
3
3
4
2
2
4
3
3
3
2
1
3
2
2
3
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
20
1.2
SW
19
1.9
SSW
18
2
SSW
17
2
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.8
S
10
1.8
S
10
1.7
S
10
1.9
S
12
1.2
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
17
1.4
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
163
377
1055
2162
2230
1928
869
679
618
546
1010
747
1415
1289
1165
1018
871
695
964
1115
979
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
S
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
0
S
5
WSW
10
SSW
5
SW
10
W
10
WSW
5
SSE
10
SW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SW
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
High Tide
11:18AM0.86m
00:37AM0.60m
12:06PM0.78m
1:50AM0.67m
12:52PM0.70m
2:50AM0.73m
1:38PM0.62m
3:38AM0.78m
2:23PM0.57m
4:19AM0.81m
3:08PM0.53m
4:55AM0.84m
3:50PM0.51m
Low Tide
4:30AM0.30m
6:27PM0.19m
5:53AM0.38m
7:12PM0.18m
7:22AM0.42m
7:51PM0.17m
8:43AM0.43m
8:27PM0.16m
9:50AM0.41m
9:01PM0.15m
10:44AM0.39m
9:35PM0.13m
11:28AM0.37m
10:10PM0.12m
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6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:28
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5:50
5:51
5:51
5:51
5:51
5:52
5:52
 mm
Temp °C
22
20
19
21
20
18
21
20
19
21
20
19
21
21
19
21
21
19
21
21
19
Feels °C
22
19
20
21
20
19
21
20
21
20
20
20
21
21
20
21
21
21
21
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
7
0.7
SW
20
1.2
SW
19
1.9
SSW
18
2
SSW
17
2
SSW
16
1.9
S
10
1.8
S
10
1.8
S
10
1.7
S
10
1.9
S
12
1.7
S
11
1.6
S
11
1.5
SSW
17
1.4
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
Energy kJ
163
377
1055
2162
2230
1928
740
679
618
546
1010
747
595
1289
1165
1018
871
695
964
1115
979
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
12
1.7
S
8
1.7
S
8
1.8
S
9
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
18
1.4
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
10
0.9
S
9
Energy kJ
96
161
71
364
386
498
869
606
581
367
703
709
1415
434
347
273
225
183
186
177
132
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.1
NW
12
1.2
SSW
18
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
16
0.1
W
11
0.5
SW
20
0.1
NW
13
0.1
W
13
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
18
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
24
0.4
SW
21
Energy kJ
163
93
75
6
940
427
320
322
386
2
200
7
3
97
155
22
22
116
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
7
1.7
S
7
Energy kJ
163
294
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
4
3
Distance (km)
25
6
6
25
25
0
25
25
0
35
35
0
25
6
6
25
25
0
25
6
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
7
5
6
6
5
5
6
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
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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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