El Hueco surf break

El Hueco surfForecast / Piura / Peru

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 -05
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El Hueco surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Hueco sea temperature is
23.4° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Hueco this week:

The surf forecast for El Hueco over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Hueco in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
1
3
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
326
358
266
217
248
206
147
127
134
210
201
589
920
976
936
821
799
595
503
437
424
Wind (km/h)
25
S
30
SSW
20
SSE
20
S
20
SW
15
S
25
S
30
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
20
S
25
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
25
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
15
SW
20
S
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:34PM1.64m
7:32AM1.79m
7:33PM1.53m
8:33AM1.72m
8:40PM1.43m
9:38AM1.67m
9:57PM1.37m
10:42AM1.63m
11:15PM1.37m
11:41AM1.61m
00:24AM1.41m
12:33PM1.60m
1:21AM1.47m
Low Tide
12:44PM0.41m
00:56AM0.11m
1:44PM0.49m
1:52AM0.23m
2:52PM0.55m
2:55AM0.37m
4:04PM0.57m
4:03AM0.48m
5:14PM0.54m
5:13AM0.56m
6:16PM0.49m
6:18AM0.60m
7:06PM0.42m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:17
6:17
6:17
6:17
6:17
6:17
6:17
Temp °C
26
23
23
25
24
23
25
24
22
25
24
23
25
23
22
24
24
22
24
23
22
25
21
22
24
24
24
23
22
22
25
23
22
24
21
22
24
23
22
24
23
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
1.1
S
8
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
326
358
266
153
248
206
147
114
134
142
201
589
920
976
936
821
799
595
503
437
424
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.7
SW
15
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
15
0.3
NW
14
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
13
Energy kJ
42
58
50
217
36
34
101
127
64
210
146
45
61
58
52
51
36
54
33
18
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
10
0.4
SW
11
0.3
SW
10
0.4
NW
12
0.3
SW
10
0.3
SW
10
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.3
NW
10
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSW
9
0.4
NW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.2
S
10
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
11
Energy kJ
19
30
15
36
15
16
22
23
20
35
69
16
4
8
66
10
7
21
18
28
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.2
S
8
1
S
8
1
S
8
1
S
8
1
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.9
S
10
0.9
SSW
10
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
6
0.9
SSW
6
0.9
S
6
0.8
S
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.9
S
7
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
7
Energy kJ
161
205
205
124
127
127
127
98
167
163
154
61
68
66
64
69
88
72
70
66
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
Distance (km)
97
978
65
46
978
51
150
978
65
46
513
46
150
908
35
72
513
0
0
252
51
Best forecast wave conditions in Piura
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
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Information about the El Hueco Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Hueco provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Hueco can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Hueco 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 Hueco) 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 Hueco 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 Hueco is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Lobitos. If you plan a holiday in Piura, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lobitos. Lobitos has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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