
Surf Forecasts:
Huascar surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,292 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Huascar in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huascar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
We’re focused on Huascar, a consistent advanced point break that’s exposed to the NW. The water is sitting at 65° right now, which is a solid 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real treat, feels like a micro-summer.
The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, nothing to get too excited about. Monday afternoon the 27th we’ve got a small 3ft SW swell with a really long 16-second period, pushing 637 (moderate energy). The wind is a light cross breeze, so it’s surfable, but nothing special. Tuesday the 28th sees a bump up to 5ft, still from the SW, with a 14-second period and 1052 (moderate energy). The wind stays cross, so it’s clean enough, but the wave comment tells us it’s marginal. Wednesday the 29th drops back a bit, and it’s more of the same – cross winds and average surf.
Thursday the 30th is where we get a glimmer. The morning is a write-off with cross-on wind, but Thursday afternoon? That’s a glassy gem. The swell drops to 3ft from the WSW, 13-second period, and 365 (moderate energy), but with that glassy surface it’ll be a fun, clean session for the advanced crew. Crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have a few mates out, but it’s worth the paddle.
The weekend and start of next week are a bit of a struggle. Friday the 31st has glassy morning conditions but a tiny 3ft swell. By Saturday and Sunday the wind picks up and the quality drops right off. There’s a real gap here from Friday afternoon all the way through to Wednesday the 6th where the surf is mostly poor or marginal – that’s a solid 5-6 day lull with not much to recommend.
Then things start to look more interesting. Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th see a building trend, but it’s the 7th of August that really stands out. Friday the 7th: morning swell hits 7ft from the SW, 14-second period, and a beefy 1614 (strong energy). Wind is a gentle cross breeze, so it’s got some shape. By Friday afternoon, the wind drops to almost nothing – a slight air with cross-shore ripples – and the swell holds at 7ft, 13-second period, 1456 (strong energy). That’s the standout session. It’s a bit big (over 5ft, under 8ft), so it’s for the advanced crew only, but with that long period groundswell, Huascar as a point should handle it beautifully. Expect longer lulls between sets, but the waves that come through will be meaty.
Saturday the 8th afternoon is another big highlight: 8ft from the SW, a very long 16-second period, and a massive 2620 (very strong energy). Wind is light and cross. That’s the biggest energy of the whole forecast. It’s getting into expert territory, but if you’re up for it, that’s the one to circle.
The following week settles back down with smaller swells and more cross winds, nothing to rival that first week of August action.
So, to wrap it up: the best bets are Thursday afternoon the 30th July for a glassy, clean session, and the real standout is Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th of August – that’s the big, powerful swell with clean conditions. Get it while it’s hot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
376 | 851 | 1031 | 1292 | 1112 | 382 | 587 | 472 | 390 | 351 | 177 | 180 | 207 | 304 | 261 | 226 | 192 | 141 | 309 | 82 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:48PM0.65m | 8:58AM1.15m | 9:25PM0.68m | 9:34AM1.19m | 10:00PM0.71m | 10:08AM1.20m | 10:35PM0.74m | 10:40AM1.19m | 11:10PM0.78m | 11:12AM1.16m | 11:45PM0.81m | 11:43AM1.09m | 00:22AM0.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:16PM0.17m | 2:13AM0.20m | 3:50PM0.13m | 2:51AM0.17m | 4:22PM0.11m | 3:28AM0.16m | 4:53PM0.09m | 4:05AM0.16m | 5:22PM0.09m | 4:42AM0.18m | 5:50PM0.09m | 5:21AM0.21m | 6:18PM0.11m | |||||||
— | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 7 |
261 | 851 | 1031 | 1292 | 1112 | 334 | 587 | 472 | 390 | 351 | 177 | 180 | 207 | 304 | 261 | 226 | 192 | 152 | 309 | 82 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | NW 15 | SW 13 | NW 14 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | WSW 16 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SSW 11 |
376 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 8 | 382 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 50 | 104 | 65 | 73 | 99 | 79 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | NW 14 | — | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 10 | W 10 | WSW 13 |
8 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 3 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 31 | 7 | 65 | 57 | 82 | 33 | 49 | 67 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 141 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 174 | 97 | 97 | 401 | 14 | 223 | 317 | 7 | 223 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 401 | 268 | 223 | 174 | 0 | 223 | 276 | 0 |
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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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