Surf Forecasts:
Huascar surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,203 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Huascar this week:
The surf forecast for Huascar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Huascar in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huascar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you how it's looking at Huascar. This is a point break that needs a good NW swell to really fire, and we've got one rolling in.
The water is sitting at a very unusual 66° right now, which is much warmer than we'd normally see for this time of year. That's a solid 6° above the norm, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.
The standout session is hands down Thursday the 20th of August. We've got a solid 4ft swell coming from the SW, but the energy is pumping hard – we're talking strong to very strong wave energy here (1206). The wind will be glassy, dead calm, which is going to make the surface like a mirror. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. It's a point break, so that long-period, 15-second groundswell will wrap in beautifully.
Before that, the surf is pretty average. Monday the 10th has a bit of size at 6ft from the SW, but it's got a cross-wind and the conditions are marginal. The energy is strong (1547), but the wind is just not doing us any favours.
Things get interesting on Saturday the 23rd of August. We've got another glassy day with a 3ft swell from the WSW. The period drops to 15 seconds, which is still a solid groundswell, and the energy is moderate (567). Expect very good, clean surf for that one. The wind is dead calm again.
Other than that, there are long gaps of average to poor conditions. Tuesday the 25th sees the swell period drop to a short 9 seconds, which won't have much push.
So, in short: wait for Thursday the 20th or Saturday the 23rd of August. Those are your days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1049 | 769 | 594 | 111 | 195 | 237 | 179 | 444 | 424 | 441 | 318 | 305 | 297 | 313 | 388 | 366 | 239 | 284 | 238 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:09AM1.31m | 8:43PM0.75m | 8:58AM1.36m | 9:30PM0.83m | 9:43AM1.36m | 10:14PM0.90m | 10:26AM1.32m | 10:58PM0.95m | 11:07AM1.23m | 11:41PM0.99m | 11:48AM1.11m | 00:25AM1.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:22AM0.12m | 3:02PM0.02m | 2:17AM0.06m | 3:44PM-0.03m | 3:09AM0.03m | 4:24PM-0.05m | 3:58AM0.03m | 5:01PM-0.04m | 4:47AM0.06m | 5:37PM-0.01m | 5:36AM0.11m | 6:12PM0.05m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | 6:22 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 1049 | 769 | 594 | 107 | 77 | 237 | 160 | 444 | 424 | 441 | 318 | 305 | 297 | 313 | 388 | 366 | 239 | 171 | 238 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 7 | — | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 137 | 195 | 64 | 179 | 94 | 73 | 12 | — | 28 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 77 | 161 | 284 | 103 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 13 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | — | SW 12 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 13 | S 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 111 | 22 | 8 | 36 | — | 6 | 16 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 223 | 223 | 23 | 223 | 401 | 22 | 223 | 401 | 0 | 223 | 0 | 7 | 223 | 0 | 35 |
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The above surf forecast table for Huascar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Huascar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Huascar 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 (Huascar) 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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