Huascar Surf Break

Lat Long: 23.81° S 70.51° W

Huascar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Huascar sea temperature is
17.7° C
2.4° 

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


Huascar surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SW swell with 606 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 17th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 20th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 19th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards for our stretch of coast over the next couple of weeks.

The pattern ahead is a story of two halves. We’ve got a bit of a pulse of energy coming through the middle of this week, but it’s messy and cross-shore, so we’ll have to sift through it. The real gem, the one you’ve been waiting for, is tucked away at the very end of the month. It’s a long way off, but it has all the ingredients of a proper session. We just need the forecast to hold together.

Huascar (Region_URL) is the only spot we’re tracking, a consistent point break that faces the swell. Let’s start with what’s right in front of us. Monday afternoon kicks things off with some clean, glassy conditions. There’s a little 3ft swell rolling in from the southwest with a long 15-second period. The energy is weak though, with a combined swell energy of 293. The water here is a balmy 64°, which is a good 4° warmer than you’d expect this time of year, so you can get away with a thinner suit.

From Tuesday through the end of the week, the wind turns onshore and the swell gets a bit jumbled. There are waves, but the quality drops off. Expect cross-onshore and cross-shore winds in the 9 to 15 mph range. The swell bumps up a little on Wednesday afternoon, reaching 4ft with a 15-second period and a combined energy of 618, but the cross-shore wind will have it chopped up. It’s not going to be pretty, but there will be something to ride for the keen ones. The more telling thing is that from the 22nd to the 26th, we hit a real lull. The energy drops right off, with swell heights falling to 1ft to 2ft. It’s a classic flat spell, a good time to sort out your gear.

Now, hold on to your board, because the long-range stuff starts showing signs of life late on Thursday the 27th. We see a new, longer-period swell (12 seconds) starting to fill in from the southwest. It’s still a bit onshore, so not perfect, but the energy is building, with 679 on the combined scale. By Friday the 28th, there’s more size and the period stretches out to 18 seconds in the afternoon. It’s still cross-shore, so it’s not the cleanest, but the power is coming.

But the standout, the one I’m honestly getting a little excited about, is the weekend of the 29th and 30th. The swell really jacks up. Saturday morning sees 7ft of southwest groundswell with a 15-second period and a huge combined energy of 1828. This is proper, powerful stuff. But, with 7ft on a point break, this is strictly for the advanced crew. If you’re not comfortable in solid, powerful surf, this isn’t your session. The wind is cross-shore, which will put a bit of a texture on the face, but the raw power is there.

For my money, the pick of the entire period is Monday, August 31st. It’s a week away, so we temper the excitement a touch, but the morning looks perfect. The wind drops to nothing, pure glass, and we’ve still got a solid 5ft of southwest swell with a 12-second period. The combined energy is a strong 863. This is your chance for clean, lined-up point surf. It’s still a bit sizeable for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the one to pencil in. It’s a much better bet than the weekend prior.

After that, the swell fades and the wind picks up hard from the south, so that Monday window is the one to chase. It looks like it’s going to be a great one, but we’ll have to wait and see.

Until next time,

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
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SW
15
0.8
SW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
12
1
SW
12
1.2
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
1
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9
1
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9
0.9
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9
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
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11
0.4
SW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.5
SW
10
0.4
SW
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
255
224
528
374
277
268
606
206
350
297
180
149
156
141
81
64
37
76
51
35
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
NNE
10
NNW
20
NNW
5
NE
20
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
5
NW
5
WSW
10
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10
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5
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5
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High Tide
1:11AM0.99m
1:12PM0.83m
2:01AM0.96m
2:03PM0.71m
3:00AM0.93m
3:09PM0.61m
4:10AM0.91m
4:41PM0.56m
5:23AM0.93m
6:09PM0.56m
6:26AM0.97m
7:09PM0.60m
Low Tide
6:46PM0.12m
7:24AM0.27m
7:23PM0.19m
8:31AM0.33m
8:03PM0.26m
9:56AM0.37m
8:56PM0.32m
11:32AM0.36m
10:09PM0.35m
12:46PM0.31m
11:25PM0.35m
1:37PM0.26m
00:26AM0.31m
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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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