Huascar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Huascar.

We’ve got a classic point break setup that loves a good NW swell, and it’s looking like a waiting game for the first few days. The surf kicks off Monday, July 20th, with small, weak waves around 4ft to 4ft coming from the W and WSW. The water is running much warmer than normal for this time of year—about 64°F—and the energy is low (combined energy of 355). Monday morning is a bit messy with a light cross-onshore breeze, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with a cross-offshore wind. Not the best, but a start.

Tuesday, July 21st, is where we get a taste of something special. Morning is glassy, dead calm, with a clean 3ft swell from the WSW and a nice 12-second period. The combined energy is still modest (297), but that glassy surface makes it feel bigger than it is. Tuesday afternoon gets choppy, so hit it early.

From Wednesday, July 22nd, through Friday, July 24th, it’s a write-off. Strong cross-shore winds, building to 15 mph, chop up the 3ft to 5ft swell. The combined energy jumps to 441 on Wednesday afternoon and even 612 on Thursday morning, but with the wind on it, it’s a messy, frustrating paddle. The waves are there, but the quality is not.

Then, the real window opens. Saturday, July 25th, is the standout of the first week. The morning is glassy with a light NW breeze, and the swell is a clean 5ft from the SW at 11 seconds. That’s a solid, long-period groundswell for this point, and the combined energy hits 562. It’s going to be clean, well-shaped, and a proper session. Afternoon is glassy too, with a 4ft swell. This is your best bet early on.

Sunday, July 26th, is a funny one. The morning is small (2ft) but with a very long 15-second period from the WSW. That’s a long wait between sets. The afternoon, however, is a gem: a tiny 2ft glassy wave with a 19-second period. The combined energy is 551, which is a lot of power for the size. For an advanced surfer on a point, that’s a special, clean, long-running wave that will link up beautifully.

Monday, July 27th, and Tuesday, July 28th, stay solid but not epic. The 4ft to 4ft swell swings through, with glassy conditions on Monday afternoon and a combined energy of 879. The period is 16 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell. Tuesday is a bit more cross-shore, but still rideable.

Now, the big one. Wednesday, July 29th, is the true standout of the entire 16-day window. We’re looking at 6ft of WSW swell with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 1085. The wind is glassy in the morning, and the afternoon is nearly glassy with a light S breeze. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers—the wave height is over 5ft, so it’s not for beginners, but the point will be firing with lined-up, powerful waves. This is the session to circle on your calendar.

After that, things taper off. Thursday, July 30th, and Friday, July 31st, see the swell drop and the wind pick up again, with cross-shore chop and combined energy falling to 384 and then 139. The first weekend of August (August 1st and 2nd) sees a new pulse of 6ft to 6ft swell, but it’s hammered by strong 15 mph cross-shore winds. The combined energy is 1239 on Saturday afternoon, but it’s a messy, powerful beast. The waves are there, but the wind is a dealbreaker. Monday, August 3rd, is similar, with 6ft swell and light cross-onshore wind. The final days fade into small, weak, and choppy.

So, the two standouts: Saturday, July 25th for the clean, glassy, 5ft SW groundswell, and Wednesday, July 29th for the powerful 6ft, glassy, high-energy (1085) session that’s built for experienced surfers. Don’t sleep on the Sunday afternoon, July 26th, if you want a weird, long-period, tiny wave that’s a joy to surf.

Rusty.

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