Huascar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s your local surf reporter Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at the Huascar region and what’s coming our way over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a mixed bag and you’ll need to pick your moments.

The overall pattern is a bit of a slow burner. We’re not seeing a solid run of clean surf just yet. The first week is mostly marginal, with a bit of cross-chop and wind that’s not doing us any favours. The real standout is going to be right at the tail end of the forecast, so you’ll want to keep your eyes on that.

First up, we have Huascar, a consistent, advanced point break that’s exposed to the swell. The water temp is sitting at 65° which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice surprise. For the first few days, from Friday the 7th of August, the swell is around 5ft from the SW with a 13-second period, but the wind is cross and the energy is moderate (769). It’s pretty ordinary, and the conditions are only marginal, so I’d be giving it a miss.

Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are similar – the swell drops a bit, and the wind stays cross. The energy picks up a touch on Sunday afternoon (1281), but the cross-shore wind and chop will keep it messy. Monday the 10th sees a bigger 6ft swell from the SW with a 15-second period (1436 energy), but it’s cross-onshore, so it’s going to be choppy and hard to love. Tuesday the 11th is a write-off for me.

There’s a bit of a gap here with no real good surf. The swell drops to 3ft and stays small through the middle of the week. The wind is still cross or cross-onshore, so it’s just not worth paddling out. We’re looking at a few days of poor conditions until Saturday the 15th of August.

Now, Saturday the 15th of August is where things start to get interesting. Late in the afternoon, the wind goes completely glassy. That’s a huge positive. The swell is small at 2ft from the SW, but with that glassy surface, this is your chance for a clean, mellow session. The energy is low (244), but sometimes you just need to get wet in clean conditions.

Then, hold onto your boards. The real standout is Tuesday the 18th of August. In the afternoon, we’re looking at 6ft of SW swell with a 16-second period (1539 energy). That’s a proper groundswell with plenty of push. The wind is glassy again. This is excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. This long period swell will wrap well around Huascar’s point, giving you some long, powerful lines. It’s over 5ft, so it’s getting a bit too big for beginners, but if you’re comfortable in solid waves, this is your day. The crowds are listed as “sometimes”, so you might have a few out, but it’s worth it.

Wednesday the 19th of August is also a cracker. Morning has offshore wind, and the swell is 6ft from the SW with a 14-second period (1378 energy). That’s solid, clean, and pushing hard. The afternoon goes glassy again with 6ft. This is big, powerful, expert-only territory, but the quality is there for the crew who can handle it.

After that, it tails off. Thursday the 20th drops back to small, weak swell, and the rest of the week into the 22nd is back to moderate cross-shore wind and marginal conditions. Nothing to get excited about.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. Wait for the glassy windows on the 15th, but the absolute best on offer is the afternoon of Tuesday the 18th and then Wednesday the 19th. That’s your window. Long-period groundswell, clean, and powerful. Get on it.

Rusty.

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