
Surf Forecasts:
Huascar surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,005 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 (Jul 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 20s. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. 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 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Huascar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for this stretch. We’ve only got one break on the table for the whole 16-day window, so I’m gonna walk you through the ups and downs at Huascar.
Right off the bat, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are looking pretty rough. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, the swell is just over 3 feet but it’s messy, and the combined energy is reading moderate (320 to 649). The surf is poor to marginal at best, so you’re not missing much.
Friday the 24th afternoon sees a bump in the swell to 5 feet from the SW, with a longer period of 12 seconds and a combined energy of 822 (moderate). The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it’s still a bit chunky, but there’s a hint of life. Still, it’s only marginal.
Now, Saturday the 25th afternoon is a real standout. The wind goes glassy with a light northerly breeze, and we’ve got a clean 4 feet swell from the WSW. The combined energy is 434 (moderate). That’s going to be the cleanest surf of the first week, with a smooth, glassy surface. It’s a bit small, but for a point break like this, that’s a beautiful window.
Sunday the 26th drops right off – the swell dips to 2 feet, and the energy is weak (313-434). Not worth paddling out for.
Hold on to your hats for Monday the 27th morning. The swell is still small at 3 feet from the WSW, but the period jumps to a very long 17 seconds, giving a combined energy of 654 (moderate). The wind is glassy from the WNW. This is a real groundswell. For a point break, that long period will line up beautifully, offering drawn-out, powerful lines. It’s a little small, but the quality is there.
Tuesday the 28th through Thursday the 31st of July is a mixed bag with moderate onshore winds and a swell that hangs around 4 feet to 5 feet. The energy stays moderate (339 to 860), but the cross-shore wind keeps it bumpy. It’s not terrible, but it’s not the best.
The first week of August picks up. Saturday the 1st is still a bit weak, but Sunday the 2nd morning is a serious standout. The swell jumps to 5 feet from the SW, with a long period of 15 seconds and a combined energy that hits strong at 1301. That’s a lot of power. The wind is glassy – perfect. This is excellent surf, but at 5 feet, it’s getting into the intermediate zone, and with that long period, it’ll be a touch more powerful. For a point break, that’s a dream.
Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th still have solid 5 feet SW swell, but the wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s not as clean. Tuesday the 4th afternoon glass off again with 5 feet from the SW, giving a very good window.
Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th of August are a slow fade. The swell drops to 4 feet and then down to 1 foot, with tiny energy. The window closes.
So, the standout sessions are Saturday the 25th afternoon for a clean, glassy small wave, and Monday the 27th morning for a very long-period groundswell in glassy conditions. The big one is Sunday the 2nd of August morning – that’s the biggest, most powerful swell of the whole stretch, with perfect glassy wind. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.
This is a long-range call for the 2nd of August, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but the setup looks promising.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 15 |
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240 | 281 | 386 | 513 | 504 | 441 | 341 | 293 | 712 | 673 | 396 | 305 | 234 | 188 | 180 | 327 | 355 | 458 | 544 | |
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 | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:54AM0.93m | 3:46PM0.70m | 4:56AM0.95m | 5:00PM0.62m | 5:56AM0.97m | 6:16PM0.60m | 6:50AM1.01m | 7:19PM0.60m | 7:38AM1.05m | 8:08PM0.62m | 8:20AM1.11m | 8:48PM0.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:08PM0.20m | 10:26AM0.38m | 9:57PM0.25m | 11:50AM0.36m | 10:52PM0.29m | 1:01PM0.32m | 11:50PM0.29m | 1:56PM0.26m | 00:44AM0.28m | 2:39PM0.21m | 1:31AM0.24m | 3:16PM0.17m | 2:13AM0.20m | ||||||
— | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
6:14 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | SW 12 |
240 | 281 | 386 | 513 | 504 | 441 | 341 | 293 | 712 | 673 | 396 | 305 | 234 | 125 | 180 | 181 | 269 | 458 | 400 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 10 | WNW 20 | WNW 20 | SW 22 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 18 | WNW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 10 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 13 | SW 15 |
29 | 11 | 38 | 75 | 73 | 43 | 33 | 63 | 50 | 57 | 77 | 129 | 164 | 188 | 86 | 327 | 355 | 189 | 544 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 21 | WNW 20 | SW 25 | SW 24 | WNW 19 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | WNW 18 | SW 21 | WNW 17 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 9 | SW 18 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 11 | WNW 14 |
43 | 39 | 25 | 87 | 72 | 73 | 97 | 59 | 60 | 71 | 54 | 99 | 61 | 32 | 168 | 22 | 30 | 11 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 401 | 401 | 268 | 268 | 401 | 14 | 97 | 43 | 6 | 223 | 0 | 0 | 401 | 394 | 14 | 0 | 43 | 97 |
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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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