Surf Forecasts:
Huascar surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SW swell with 572 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s 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 (Sep 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period. 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 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huascar over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 202 | 122 | 71 | 69 | 116 | 157 | 142 | 128 | 123 | 119 | 90 | 80 | 65 | 137 | 97 | 147 | 231 | 281 | 572 | 486 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:11AM0.99m | 2:31PM0.63m | 3:09AM0.93m | 3:47PM0.56m | 4:23AM0.90m | 5:31PM0.54m | 5:43AM0.90m | 6:56PM0.57m | 6:48AM0.94m | 7:47PM0.62m | 7:37AM0.99m | 8:24PM0.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:25PM0.24m | 9:02AM0.31m | 8:04PM0.31m | 10:27AM0.34m | 9:00PM0.37m | 12:04PM0.34m | 10:26PM0.40m | 1:15PM0.29m | 11:56PM0.39m | 2:01PM0.24m | 1:00AM0.34m | 2:34PM0.19m | 1:48AM0.29m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | 7:36 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 202 | 122 | 71 | 69 | 116 | 157 | 142 | 128 | 123 | 119 | 90 | 24 | 34 | 39 | 67 | 73 | 231 | 281 | 572 | 486 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 15 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 18 | SW 5 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
| kJ | 28 | 14 | 12 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 30 | 17 | 80 | 65 | 137 | 97 | 147 | 26 | 225 | 45 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 10 | NW 10 | W 13 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 7 | SW 18 | SW 9 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | W 12 | SW 17 | W 16 | NW 16 | W 16 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 24 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 27 | 38 | 61 | 13 | 19 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 401 | 6 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 0 | 394 | 0 | 0 | 174 | 14 | 101 | 223 | 174 | 0 | 223 | 223 | 43 | 401 | 10 |
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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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