El Huaico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, Rusty here, and let’s break down the surf at El Huaico for the next couple of weeks in terms you can feel.

First off, the water is cooking at 71°, which is about 8° warmer than it should be right now. That’s a huge anomaly – you won’t need a thick suit, that’s for sure.

But the waves? They’re slow to get going. From Tuesday, July 21st, all the way through the rest of July, it’s a grind. Swell heights are mostly 2 to 4 feet, coming from the SW and S – not the best angle for this reef. The wind is a light cross-onshore most days, so the surface isn’t glassy. Wave energy is mostly weak to moderate during this stretch (in the 500-800 range). It’s all “marginal” calls. Nothing to wake up early for.

Things finally turn a corner on Monday, July 27th. The swell pushes to 5 feet in the afternoon with energy spiking into the four-digit zone (1369). That’s real power. The period is around 15-16 seconds – a proper groundswell that will wrap in and give you some long, lined-up waves. Winds stay light, mostly cross or cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but it’s the first real surf of the forecast.

If I had to pick one session, I’d be in the water on the morning of Wednesday, July 29th. Swell is still a solid 5 feet from the SW, energy is strong at 1048, and the wind turns light and cross-shore – that’s the cleanest it’s going to get. The waves will have some punch but won’t be too crazy for an experienced surfer. Just know that this spot can get a crowd sometimes, so don’t be late.

After that, the first week of August fades back to 3-4 footers with weaker energy (down to the 300-500 range). The period drops too, especially by August 5th, when it’s only 8 seconds – that’s a short, fat, weak wave. Not worth the paddle.

In short: hold out for the last few days of July. That’s your window for the best power and shape. Everything else is a small, wind-affected slog.

Keep your wax on,
Rusty

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