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
20.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 14s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 23rd Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 24th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 26th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
3
2
2
3
1
1
4
2
2
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
517
353
328
872
310
559
917
1154
1024
969
1592
2027
1177
1748
1482
1267
1057
934
727
530
459
Wind (km/h)
15
S
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
S
5
SSW
10
W
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
W
10
W
5
W
15
WNW
10
W
5
W
10
W
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
cross
glassy
on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
9:49PM0.44m
11:30AM0.89m
11:40PM0.43m
12:45PM0.88m
1:25AM0.48m
1:48PM0.88m
2:40AM0.56m
2:39PM0.87m
3:34AM0.64m
3:21PM0.84m
4:17AM0.72m
3:56PM0.80m
4:53AM0.79m
Low Tide
5:35PM0.33m
3:39AM0.17m
7:09PM0.30m
5:08AM0.23m
8:12PM0.25m
6:44AM0.26m
8:56PM0.21m
8:02AM0.27m
9:30PM0.17m
9:05AM0.28m
9:59PM0.14m
9:58AM0.28m
10:25PM0.12m
10:45AM0.29m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
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5:58
5:57
5:57
5:55
5:55
5:54
5:54
5:54
Temp °C
23
20
23
22
20
22
22
20
22
22
20
23
22
20
22
21
20
22
21
20
22
24
22
24
22
21
23
24
22
23
23
23
23
23
22
23
22
22
23
22
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
0.1
NW
10
0.8
SSW
16
1.5
S
7
1.4
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
S
11
Energy kJ
517
353
328
4
310
246
917
1154
1024
969
1592
2027
1177
1748
1482
1267
1057
934
727
530
459
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
SW
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.1
NW
13
0.8
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
15
1.4
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.2
S
8
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
1.3
S
9
0.2
WNW
14
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.7
S
11
1.2
S
11
0.9
SSW
13
Energy kJ
5
5
14
7
135
559
227
177
195
200
5
5
287
21
4
4
87
21
119
363
227
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
13
0.1
W
12
0.1
NW
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
9
0.1
W
15
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
16
0.2
WNW
14
0.1
W
13
0.4
SSW
15
0.2
W
17
0.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
4
7
3
6
103
6
6
5
5
3
4
5
5
4
5
18
3
72
23
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
6
1
S
6
1.1
S
6
1.8
SSW
12
1.4
S
8
1.3
S
11
Energy kJ
52
74
98
872
239
401
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
6
0
35
25
0
35
25
0
35
35
0
0
35
0
35
35
0
25
25
0
25
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
4
4
4
4
6
8
5
7
5
5
9
9
5
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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