El Huaico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way for this stretch. We're looking at a bit of a slow start, but there's something brewing on the horizon that's got my attention.

We're kicking off on Thursday the 20th of August at El Huaico, a reef break that's a consistent performer. The swell is a solid 7 ft from the south, with a period of 9 seconds. The water is a warm 70°, which is *much* warmer than usual for this time of year – that's a real treat for the skin. The combined energy is moderate at 775, but the wind is light and from the west, which is a clean offshore. That's a major positive, giving us some clean lines. This is a tricky, advanced wave, so it's not for the faint of heart.

The swell shows a bit of size through the week, but the wind gets a bit crossy, and the surf quality is just not there. It's a bit of a flat spell until we get to the end of the month. The reefs are looking a bit quiet, with small, weak swells and poor conditions.

Now, here's the spark. Starting on Friday the 28th of August, things really fire up. The swell jumps to 7 ft from the southwest, with a period of 16 seconds. That's long-period groundswell, and the combined energy is a massive 2430. That's some serious power. The wind is light and offshore from the west-southwest. This is the standout of the entire forecast. The swell is big, over 7 ft, so this is expert territory only. The 16-second period is excellent for the reef, giving it a lot of push and shape. The morning of the 28th is the pick, with that offshore wind.

The swell holds through the weekend, with 7 ft to 8 ft swells and moderate to strong energy. The winds are light, but mostly cross-onshore, so it won't be as pristine as that Friday morning. Still, the energy is there.

As we roll into the first week of September, the swell backs off but remains rideable. The standout morning is Wednesday the 2nd of September. The swell is only 2 ft, but it's a 15-second south-west groundswell with a combined energy of 478. The wind is glassy. That is a rare, beautiful moment. It's a small, clean, lined-up day for the more experienced on the reef, but it's a real gem.

Overall, the best on offer is the morning of Friday the 28th of August. That's the big one. The morning of Wednesday the 2nd of September is a lovely, small, glassy session for the connoisseur. The rest of the window is a mixed bag of marginal conditions and small waves.

Rusty.

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