Surf Forecasts:
El Huaico surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,682 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 26s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m 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 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 4th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Huaico over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here again, this time in feet for you. El Huaico is our only game in town for the next 16 days, and to be honest, it’s looking more like a waiting game than a go-time.
Starting Friday the 3rd of July, we’ve got a SSW swell running at about 5ft, with a 14-second period – plenty of energy in the water (1248). Problem is, the wind’s a light cross-onshore at 10 km/h, putting a little texture on the surface. It’s not a write-off, but it’s not glass. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.
Saturday the 4th drops to 4ft from the same direction. Still a light cross-onshore breeze. Nothing to get excited about.
Sunday the 5th of July is the one that catches the eye. Swell goes SW, height sits around 4ft in the morning but the period jumps to 20 seconds – that’s a seriously long groundswell. Energy climbs to 1511. Wind is a light cross-onshore. By the afternoon, the swell pushes to 5ft out of the SW with a 19-second period and energy up to 1753. The wind goes light cross-shore from the south. This right here is your best window. That long period groundswell is going to wrap nicely around the reef, and while the conditions are still labeled "marginal," the potential for a few proper waves is there. For an advanced surfer who knows the spot, this is the session to aim for.
Monday the 6th sees size jump to 6ft, but the wind goes straight onshore from the west, and that’s a no-go for clean faces.
From there, it’s a long stretch of mediocrity. Swell drops under 5ft for the rest of the week and into the next. Wind stays mostly light cross-onshore or cross-shore. There’s a small bump on the 12th of July – 3ft but with an 18-second period (energy 1145) – and another on the 13th with 5ft and a 15-second period, but again, the wind isn’t perfect. No standouts, no fireworks.
The bottom line: El Huaico is a consistent reef that usually has something going on, so this flat-ish, messy run is a bit of a bummer but not abnormal. If you’re set on paddling out, your best bet is the Sunday afternoon of the 5th of July. That long period SW groundswell with a light cross-shore wind is your closest thing to a good session. Don’t expect perfection, but you might get a few.
Stay patient, check the forecasts again in a few days. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 982 | 822 | 822 | 484 | 479 | 548 | 843 | 1365 | 1398 | 1626 | 1443 | 1373 | 1141 | 1018 | 791 | 640 | 576 | 476 | 864 | 532 | 893 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:28AM0.89m | 7:53PM0.47m | 8:58AM0.87m | 8:47PM0.48m | 9:25AM0.84m | 9:49PM0.49m | 9:53AM0.80m | 10:58PM0.53m | 10:26AM0.76m | 00:09AM0.59m | 11:07AM0.71m | 1:18AM0.67m | 12:00PM0.65m | 2:21AM0.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:27PM0.34m | 1:31AM0.20m | 4:02PM0.33m | 2:04AM0.26m | 4:33PM0.31m | 2:45AM0.33m | 5:04PM0.28m | 3:40AM0.40m | 5:38PM0.24m | 5:04AM0.45m | 6:19PM0.19m | 6:53AM0.47m | 7:07PM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 8 | SSW 14 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 982 | 227 | 822 | 183 | 198 | 379 | 396 | 324 | 1398 | 1626 | 1443 | 1373 | 1141 | 1018 | 791 | 640 | 576 | 476 | 864 | 532 | 893 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 14 | SW 26 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 11 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | NW 11 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 266 | 822 | 26 | 484 | 479 | 548 | 843 | 1365 | 41 | 386 | 309 | 266 | 138 | 117 | 95 | 5 | 54 | 70 | 84 | 86 | 86 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 18 | SW 26 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 15 | S 11 | SW 14 | — | — | — | S 9 | SSW 9 | W 11 | W 18 | SSW 8 | SW 18 | W 16 | SW 13 | NW 16 |
| kJ | — | 113 | 26 | 183 | 280 | 130 | 272 | 64 | 99 | — | — | — | 61 | 29 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 316 | 5 | 202 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 7 | — | — | S 8 | — | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 178 | — | — | 287 | — | — | 343 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 93 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 25 | 6 | 25 | 25 | 35 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 35 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 25 | 6 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
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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).
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