El Huaico surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,295 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Huaico over the next 16 days.
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