Surf Forecasts:
Huascar surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,513 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Huascar in the next 16 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huascar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
We got a bit of a slow start, but the forecast is pointing to a solid window of surf at Huascar. This is a point break, set up for advanced crew, and it can handle a good swell. The water temp is sitting right around average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.
The first few days are pretty quiet. Thursday and Friday morning, August 27th and 28th, have some swell but the conditions are marginal with cross-onshore winds, so it's not really worth paddling out for. The real story starts to build into the weekend.
Friday morning, August 28th, we see the first decent pulse of energy, with a 7ft SW swell pushing in, but it's still a bit rough with light cross-onshore winds. The combined energy is strong (2061). By Saturday morning, August 29th, the swell is still a solid 6ft from the SW, and the wind turns more cross-shore. The energy is pumping at 1127, but it's still a bit choppy. Not clean enough to be a standout yet.
The real standout is shaping up for Saturday morning, September 5th. That's when we get a clean 5ft SW swell with a nice 14-second period, and light cross-shore breezes. That's a great combo for a point break like Huascar. The energy is moderate at 872, but the quality of the swell window and the clean conditions should make for some rippable waves. It's a consistent spot, so you can expect waves all session. There might be a few other heads out there, as crowds are sometimes a factor, but it's worth it.
Looking further out, there's another interesting window. On Tuesday afternoon, September 8th, we see a 6ft SW swell with a 15-second period, pushing the energy to 1334. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it won't be perfect, but if you're looking for a bigger, more powerful wave, it's worth keeping an eye on. It's a bit less certain being further out, but promising.
The very end of the forecast, on Friday morning, September 11th, shows a tiny 3ft SW swell, but the wind is glassy. That's a rare treat, but the swell is too small to get excited about. The energy is weak at 387.
Overall, the best bet is Saturday morning, September 5th. That's the one to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 131 | 187 | 287 | 2107 | 2061 | 1712 | 1126 | 1127 | 918 | 702 | 545 | 464 | 365 | 219 | 524 | 497 | 497 | 186 | 199 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:58PM0.75m | 9:03AM1.17m | 9:30PM0.81m | 9:35AM1.18m | 10:01PM0.87m | 10:06AM1.15m | 10:33PM0.93m | 10:38AM1.10m | 11:07PM0.97m | 11:11AM1.02m | 11:44PM1.01m | 11:48AM0.92m | 00:25AM1.02m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:31AM0.17m | 3:42PM0.08m | 3:08AM0.14m | 4:08PM0.06m | 3:45AM0.13m | 4:33PM0.06m | 4:24AM0.14m | 5:00PM0.07m | 5:05AM0.16m | 5:28PM0.09m | 5:51AM0.20m | 5:58PM0.13m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | 6:29 | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 131 | 187 | 189 | 2107 | 2061 | 1712 | 1126 | 1127 | 918 | 702 | 545 | 464 | 365 | 219 | 524 | 497 | 497 | 186 | 199 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | WSW 20 | SW 17 | SW 5 | — | NW 14 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 9 | 78 | 287 | 6 | — | 7 | 29 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 15 | 91 | 51 | 41 | 114 | 137 | 58 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | — | WSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 22 | — | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | 59 | 35 | 77 | 116 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | 100 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 401 | 401 | 43 | 223 | 401 | 43 | 174 | 223 | 10 | 223 | 401 | 276 | 268 | 401 | 268 | 401 | 174 | 43 |
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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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