El Huaico surf break

El Huaico surfForecast / Lima / Peru

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El Huaico surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Huaico sea temperature is
21.0° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (May 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. 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 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 12s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 15th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 15th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 19th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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 Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
0
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SSW
13
1
S
12
0.6
SW
15
1.1
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
500
386
336
435
676
639
444
336
273
268
376
644
778
778
800
352
261
204
262
181
322
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
S
10
SW
10
SSW
10
S
10
WSW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SW
10
SW
10
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
S
10
SW
10
SSW
5
SSW
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
3:20PM0.76m
4:39AM0.88m
4:03PM0.72m
5:24AM0.96m
4:49PM0.67m
6:12AM1.02m
5:37PM0.62m
7:03AM1.04m
6:29PM0.57m
7:59AM1.04m
7:27PM0.52m
8:59AM1.02m
8:37PM0.47m
Low Tide
9:50AM0.34m
9:57PM0.05m
10:45AM0.31m
10:31PM0.00m
11:40AM0.28m
11:10PM-0.03m
12:38PM0.27m
11:52PM-0.04m
1:39PM0.27m
00:39AM-0.02m
2:46PM0.28m
1:29AM0.02m
4:02PM0.29m
2:26AM0.09m
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:50
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
Temp °C
22
22
20
22
22
20
22
21
20
22
22
20
22
22
20
22
21
19
22
21
20
23
23
21
23
23
20
23
21
21
22
23
21
22
23
21
22
22
20
22
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
S
6
0.9
SW
16
1
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
S
7
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
11
1
S
7
0.9
S
7
1.1
S
12
Energy kJ
500
386
336
435
676
639
444
336
273
58
376
644
778
778
800
147
181
188
86
70
322
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
6
1
S
6
0.4
SW
16
1
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.2
WNW
12
1
S
6
0.5
SW
18
0.9
S
6
0.8
SW
12
0.8
S
6
0.6
SSW
15
1
S
6
0.4
S
10
0.2
WNW
12
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SSW
13
1
S
12
0.7
S
10
0.6
SW
15
Energy kJ
56
76
93
74
46
14
74
154
57
175
44
142
79
33
15
352
261
204
262
94
176
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.6
SW
12
0.1
NW
16
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SW
19
0.2
WNW
12
0.6
SSW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.2
S
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
10
0.9
S
11
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SSW
16
Energy kJ
25
25
14
89
10
37
55
14
195
268
110
91
9
17
4
185
107
93
206
181
83
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
6
1
S
6
0.9
S
6
0.9
S
6
1
S
7
1.2
S
7
1.2
S
7
1
S
7
Energy kJ
57
61
62
52
86
147
147
86
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
1
1
3
Distance (km)
35
25
6
25
25
6
25
25
0
25
25
0
25
25
6
35
25
3
25
25
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
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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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