El Huaico Surf Break
Lat Long: 12.38° S 76.79° W

El Huaico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for El Huaico

Issued: 6 pm 08 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Huaico sea temperature is
21.5° C

3.5°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 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with 3,097 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Jun 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. 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 2.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 9th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 9th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 15th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 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 Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.7
SW
15
1.7
SW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
0.9
SW
21
1.3
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2726
2028
1289
1094
691
569
517
547
719
1350
1219
1289
1394
1174
1042
908
669
700
700
763
640
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
S
10
S
10
SSW
15
S
5
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
10
W
10
WSW
5
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
1:02AM0.52m
12:10PM0.76m
1:58AM0.62m
12:54PM0.73m
2:46AM0.72m
1:44PM0.70m
3:34AM0.83m
2:37PM0.66m
4:22AM0.92m
3:32PM0.63m
5:12AM1.00m
4:28PM0.59m
6:04AM1.05m
Low Tide
7:06PM0.27m
5:32AM0.43m
7:30PM0.22m
7:10AM0.44m
8:01PM0.15m
8:32AM0.42m
8:36PM0.09m
9:41AM0.38m
9:17PM0.03m
10:43AM0.34m
10:02PM-0.02m
11:42AM0.30m
10:49PM-0.05m
12:40PM0.28m
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6:22
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
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5:47
5:47
5:47
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
 mm
Temp °C
21
19
20
20
19
22
21
19
22
21
19
22
21
19
22
22
19
22
20
19
21
Feels °C
22
20
20
19
19
22
21
19
22
21
19
22
22
20
22
22
20
22
20
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.4
S
7
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.7
SW
15
1.7
SW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
2726
2028
1289
1094
691
569
517
424
189
1350
1219
1289
1394
1174
1042
908
669
700
700
615
569
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.3
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
19
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
17
1.3
S
7
1.1
S
7
0.9
S
7
0.8
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
SW
26
0.7
SW
24
0.6
SW
23
0.9
SW
21
0.9
SW
20
Energy kJ
6
6
5
5
59
159
278
547
719
159
114
74
52
27
31
105
541
344
763
640
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
22
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
1
SW
13
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.2
SSW
26
0.2
WSW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
WSW
13
0.9
S
6
Energy kJ
9
9
5
5
5
4
326
4
4
4
66
25
54
104
66
54
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
4
0.8
S
5
0.8
S
5
1
S
6
1.1
S
6
1.2
S
6
1.5
S
7
1.4
S
7
0.6
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
4
Energy kJ
19
37
37
61
83
109
205
198
28
37
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
3
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
4
3
3
4
4
3
Distance (km)
0
0
6
25
6
25
25
6
25
25
6
35
25
0
25
6
0
25
6
0
25
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
6
5
5
8
9
6
6
5
7
7
4
4
5
4
4
6
6
4
4
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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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