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El Huaico surfForecast / Lima / Peru
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 10 Apr 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
20.9° 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 Friday (Apr 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. 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 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 10th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 14th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 14th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Huaico over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 730 | 818 | 796 | 785 | 731 | 690 | 721 | 731 | 840 | 840 | 785 | 682 | 864 | 2077 | 2615 | 2088 | 1821 | 1546 | 1578 | 1455 | 1950 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:28PM 0.72 | 1:44AM 0.38 | 2:16PM 0.75 | 2:43AM 0.44 | 2:48PM 0.79 | 3:17AM 0.51 | 3:16PM 0.82 | 3:50AM 0.60 | 3:44PM 0.84 | 4:24AM 0.70 | 4:14PM 0.84 | 5:01AM 0.79 | 4:47PM 0.82 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:12AM 0.32 | 9:44PM 0.34 | 6:25AM 0.33 | 9:46PM 0.32 | 7:43AM 0.32 | 9:54PM 0.28 | 8:37AM 0.30 | 10:07PM 0.23 | 9:24AM 0.28 | 10:24PM 0.18 | 10:10AM 0.26 | 10:47PM 0.12 | 10:56AM 0.24 | |||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | |
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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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