Punta Huanchaco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Howdy, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Punta Huanchaco for the next couple of weeks. Surf’s on from the get-go, so no waiting around.

Friday morning, July 3rd, the water’s a warm 70°, which is about 4° above normal for this time of year – that’s way warmer than usual, so leave the wetsuit at home. We’ve got a SW groundswell pushing 4ft with a 14-second period, and the combined swell energy is 854 (moderate but clean). Wind is light from the south at 6 mph, cross-offshore, keeping the surface glassy. Expect clean, fun waves at this beginner-friendly point. Crowds are possible here sometimes, but with this kind of weather, it might draw a few locals.

Saturday morning, July 4th, the swell drops a bit to 4ft from the SW, but the period stretches to 15 seconds – solid groundswell. Wind stays gentle cross-off from the south at 9 mph, surface clean. Another good session on offer.

Sunday the 5th, the swell dips to 2ft in the morning, but the period jumps to a very long 21 seconds. That long period will make the point break really line up – long, smooth rides with plenty of time between sets. Combined energy is 870 (moderate). Clear skies and light cross-off wind – a classic morning.

Monday July 6th is the standout. Morning surf hits 4ft from the SW, period 18 seconds – that’s a powerful groundswell. Combined energy jumps to 1201 (strong), and with a light 6 mph cross-off breeze from the south, the surface is clean and punchy. This is excellent for experienced surfers. At 4ft, it’s still not too heavy for confident intermediates.

Tuesday July 7th holds similar energy: 4ft SW, 16-second period, combined energy at 1028 (strong). Light cross-off wind again. Another morning of quality waves.

From Wednesday July 8th through mid-month, the swell settles into a smaller groove – mostly 3ft to 4ft, periods between 13 and 15 seconds, combined energy in the 300-730 range (weak to moderate). Winds stay light and generally cross-off or cross-shore. Afternoons often have marginal tide conditions, so mornings remain the best bet.

Around July 13th and 14th, there’s a little bump back up – Monday morning the 13th has 3ft, 16-second period, light cross-off wind – clean and fun. Tuesday the 14th is a bit cross-shore and choppier, but still rideable.

In the second week, from July 15th onward, the swell stays small and the wind picks up a bit. Saturday July 18th afternoon sees a pulse of 4ft with a 15-second period and combined energy of 1126 (strong), but the wind is gusting to 12 mph from the south, cross-off, so it’ll be clean but a little breezy. Nothing in the second week really stands out – it’s more of a mellow stretch for a longboard.

The best windows are Monday July 6th and Tuesday July 7th mornings. Clean, punchy, strong groundswell, light wind. That’s where you’ll score.

Rusty.

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