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Lat Long: 23.81° S 70.51° W

Huascar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 06 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Huascar sea temperature is
19.3°C
3.1° 

Huascar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Huascar surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 643 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 8th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 8th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 11th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.2
SW
12
0.8
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
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SW
13
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
17
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
424
233
212
520
591
292
303
396
258
466
257
242
314
375
627
505
633
462
595
466
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
10
SW
10
SW
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Wind State
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cross
cross
cross
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cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
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High Tide
7:46PM0.78m
7:44AM1.13m
8:30PM0.89m
8:32AM1.13m
9:10PM0.99m
9:15AM1.10m
9:47PM1.08m
9:55AM1.05m
10:22PM1.14m
10:34AM0.98m
10:56PM1.17m
11:12AM0.90m
11:31PM1.17m
Low Tide
1:21AM0.22m
2:26PM0.04m
2:18AM0.16m
3:02PM0.02m
3:08AM0.11m
3:35PM0.01m
3:55AM0.08m
4:05PM0.03m
4:39AM0.07m
4:35PM0.06m
5:22AM0.08m
5:05PM0.10m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Huascar Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Huascar 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.

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