Surf Forecasts:
Huascar surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 477 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Huascar in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huascar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.
Right off the bat, we’re looking at a pretty quiet run for the next couple of weeks. The first few days aren’t offering much to get excited about, with the wind and swell not lining up. We’ve got a gap of about 3 days of proper junk before things start to look a little more promising.
The standout for the whole period is going to be Huascar, a consistent point break that handles a solid NW swell. The water is running at 66°F, which is a solid 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real treat.
Now, for the best window: Thursday 10th September, morning. The swell is a clean 3ft from the SW, with a nice long period of 14 seconds – that’s groundswell energy, and it’ll wrap in nicely here. The wind is light out of the S at only 3 mph, giving us a clean, cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is sitting at 386 (moderate), and the conditions are described as clean. This is your best bet for a smooth, lined-up wave.
Another good one to keep an eye on is Saturday 12th September, morning. We’ll see a 3ft SW swell, but the period drops to 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit more crumbly and less powerful. The magic is the wind: dead calm, glassy conditions. Combined energy is 246 (moderate). It’s not the best shape, but if you want a super smooth surface, this is the call.
Later in the week, Tuesday 15th September, morning is shaping up nicely. The swell is 3ft from the SW with a 14-second period, the wind is dead calm, and the combined energy is 479 (moderate). That’s a solid, clean day.
Towards the end of the run, Monday 22nd September, morning could be a sneaky one. The swell is 3ft from the SW, with a 11-second period, and the wind is glassy. The combined energy is 212 (moderate). It’s a solid, clean session for a cruising point break.
A word of caution: the swell is small for most of the period, so don’t expect anything big. But when the wind is right, this place can still offer a fun, long ride. The consistent nature of the break means it’ll rarely be a complete washout.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 246 | 202 | 193 | 346 | 293 | 212 | 208 | 208 | 120 | 169 | 377 | 299 | 212 | 188 | 192 | 243 | 254 | 380 | 390 | 390 | 245 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:30PM0.86m | 9:39AM1.26m | 10:10PM0.96m | 10:20AM1.24m | 10:49PM1.03m | 10:59AM1.17m | 11:27PM1.08m | 11:38AM1.07m | 00:05AM1.10m | 12:16PM0.96m | 00:43AM1.09m | 12:56PM0.84m | 1:24AM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:37PM0.00m | 3:13AM0.08m | 4:13PM-0.03m | 4:02AM0.05m | 4:46PM-0.03m | 4:48AM0.04m | 5:19PM-0.01m | 5:33AM0.07m | 5:50PM0.04m | 6:19AM0.11m | 6:21PM0.10m | 7:07AM0.17m | 6:52PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — |
 | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 246 | 202 | 126 | 346 | 293 | 56 | 208 | 208 | 91 | 99 | 377 | 299 | 212 | 188 | 192 | 138 | 117 | 380 | 390 | 390 | 245 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 6 | NW 13 | SW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 145 | 127 | 193 | 35 | 7 | 212 | 7 | 7 | 120 | 169 | 15 | 12 | 44 | 96 | 171 | 243 | 254 | 97 | 59 | 54 | 43 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 13 | — | NW 13 | — | W 22 | NW 12 | SW 20 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WSW 18 | NW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | W 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | — | 7 | — | 9 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 30 | 5 | 50 | 82 | 104 | 86 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SW 5 | SW 6 | — | SW 6 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 21 | 26 | — | 36 | — | 56 | 68 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 401 | 401 | 401 | 0 | 223 | 317 | 14 | 401 | 97 | 0 | 401 | 10 | 401 | 401 | 401 | 97 | 223 | 97 | 0 | 401 | 0 |
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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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