Huascar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and knots.

The water temp is about normal for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

Starting Wednesday, 26th August, it’s flat and ugly. Only 2ft from the WSW with a 14-second period, but the wind is cross-on or cross, and the wave energy is weak (161-190). Just wind ripples and chop. Don’t bother.

Thursday, 27th August, same story in the morning. Thursday afternoon, the swell drops to 2ft but the period goes to 17 seconds, and energy hits 515 (moderate). Marginal at best.

Friday, 28th August, is the first big moment. Morning brings a solid 7ft swell from the SW, 15-second period, and energy is pumping at 2061 (strong). Wind is light and cross, so it’s rideable. This is for experienced surfers only – over 8ft it’s expert territory, and 7ft is pushing it for beginners. Afternoon holds 7ft, still strong at 1605 energy. Not glassy, but the best of the first week.

Saturday, 29th August, drops to 6ft, energy 1045-918 (moderate). Wind is moderate cross, creating a cross-chop. Marginal.

Sunday, 30th August, fades to 5ft in the morning, 4ft in the afternoon, energy down to 545 (weak). Cross-on and cross wind, choppy.

Monday, 31st August, is poor again. 3ft to 4ft, 11-second period, energy 378-449 (weak). Moderate cross wind, messy.

Tuesday, 1st September, swell picks up to 5ft, but the period tanks to 8 seconds – short-period, weak energy (387-368). Light cross wind, still marginal.

Wednesday, 2nd September, is a quirky one. Morning brings a 3ft swell with a pathetic 8-second period, but the wind goes offshore from the NW at 6 knots. Glassy, clean. The energy is weak (314), but if you want a clean, small wave, this is it. Afternoon drops to 1ft with a very long 19-second period, but it’s tiny.

Thursday, 3rd September, back to poor. 2ft to 3ft, long period (16-17 seconds), cross-on and cross wind.

Friday, 4th September, is the real standout. Swell holds at 4ft from the WSW, 14-second period, energy 790 (moderate). Morning has light cross-on, but the afternoon – glassy. Wind is 3 knots from the southwest, and it’s glassy. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the one. Clean, head-high, long period groundswell, no wind. For a point break like Huascar, this is perfect.

Saturday, 5th September, swell bumps to 5ft-6ft, period 13 seconds, energy 892-963 (moderate). Cross-on morning, cross afternoon, so marginal.

Sunday, 6th September, drops to 5ft, 12-second period, energy 576-589 (weak). Cross wind, slight chop.

Monday, 7th September, is 4ft, 10-11 second period, energy 638-667 (weak to moderate). Cross-on morning, cross afternoon. Nothing special.

Tuesday, 8th September, swell fades to 3ft, but the period is 18 seconds – very long. Energy moderate (717-746). Moderate cross wind, choppy.

Wednesday, 9th September, back to 5ft, 15-second period, energy 956 (moderate). Moderate cross wind, chop.

Thursday, 10th September, last day, is 3ft, 13-second period, energy 518 (weak). Light cross-on wind. Not the way to end.

Best bets: Friday, 28th August (big, powerful, but not perfect wind) and Friday, 4th September (clean, glassy, and great quality). The 4th is the real standout. Huascar is a consistent point break, and crowds are possible, so you’ll have company. The rest of the window is a lot of waiting.

Mark your calendar for that 4th of September.

Rusty.

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