Surf Forecasts:
Punta Huanchaco surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,410 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Huanchaco this week:
The surf forecast for Punta Huanchaco over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Huanchaco in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 1PM. 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 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Huanchaco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here, and I've got the lowdown on the local surf. The water is a warm 69°F, running 5°F warmer than normal, which is a big deal – you'll be comfortable in just a spring suit. The forecast is stacked with a solid run of action starting Sunday, August 30th, and it keeps pumping through the first week of September.
The main event is a consistent, exposed point break that loves a good SSW swell. A nice SW groundswell with a 13-second period and moderate energy (627) brings waves around 4ft on Sunday. The wind is a clean cross-off from the south, which is a major plus for keeping the waves glassy. Sunday morning is the pick of the early sessions – clean, light winds, and the wave quality is looking excellent. Monday and Tuesday keep the same clean vibe, with a slight shift to more SSW direction. The crowds are "sometimes" here, so you'll have some company, but it's not a madhouse.
Now, for the absolute best session, lock in Friday, September 4th. The morning is the real gem. The combined energy jumps to 1232 – strong – with a solid 5ft, 16-second SW groundswell. That's a long period, which means more power and shape, especially on a point, and with light S winds, it's going to be absolutely pristine. This is the call for experienced surfers, as the size and power will be a handful for beginners.
The surf doesn't let up after that. Saturday and Sunday look fun, with the swell settling back to a clean 5ft, and the energy is still strong. Into the second week, the swell drops a bit, but there's still plenty of clean, rideable waves with moderate energy, especially from Monday, September 7th onward. The periods get long again, reaching 15 to 19 seconds, so the groundswell energy is there, just not as much size. It's more of a fun board session.
So, the standout is Friday, September 4th, especially the morning. Get there early for the cleanest, most powerful waves of the forecast. The whole run from Sunday 30th through the first week is a solid bet. The second week is more mellow, but still worth a paddle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 609 | 594 | 367 | 314 | 268 | 315 | 443 | 436 | 230 | 188 | 186 | 497 | 790 | 974 | 940 | 1210 | 1392 | 1011 | 911 | 648 | 534 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:57PM1.15m | 6:10AM1.29m | 6:36PM1.15m | 6:40AM1.23m | 7:20PM1.13m | 7:13AM1.16m | 8:12PM1.08m | 7:54AM1.06m | 9:20PM1.03m | 8:48AM0.97m | 10:50PM1.02m | 10:12AM0.89m | 00:26AM1.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:03PM0.24m | 11:59PM0.25m | 12:33PM0.21m | 00:35AM0.32m | 1:06PM0.21m | 1:15AM0.40m | 1:45PM0.22m | 2:02AM0.49m | 2:32PM0.26m | 3:06AM0.58m | 3:35PM0.30m | 4:47AM0.65m | 5:02PM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 609 | 594 | 367 | 314 | 268 | 315 | 443 | 173 | 68 | 54 | 116 | 497 | 790 | 974 | 940 | 1210 | 1392 | 1011 | 911 | 648 | 534 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | SW 20 | SW 20 | S 6 | SW 19 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | W 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 15 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 11 | S 7 | S 7 | W 11 | NW 10 | S 7 | SW 23 | S 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 16 | 16 | 44 | 57 | 68 | 199 | 2 | 161 | 119 | 181 | 52 | 39 | 72 | 44 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 36 | 21 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 20 | W 12 | SW 19 | W 11 | SW 18 | W 11 | S 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 20 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | — | — | — | NW 10 | SW 23 | WSW 22 |
| kJ | 15 | 16 | 3 | 58 | 2 | 83 | 2 | 11 | 230 | 188 | 186 | 89 | 71 | 12 | 47 | — | — | — | 4 | 21 | 46 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 5 | — | S 6 | — | — | SSW 12 | — | — | S 7 | — | — | S 7 | — | — | S 6 | S 7 | — | S 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 31 | — | 76 | — | — | 436 | — | — | 68 | — | — | 66 | — | — | 29 | 50 | — | 45 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 509 | 0 | 0 | 509 | 0 | 0 | 509 | 0 | 0 | 487 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 439 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
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