Punta Huanchaco Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.08° S 79.12° W

Issued: 12 pm 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Huanchaco sea temperature is
21.5° C

2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Punta Huanchaco surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Punta Huanchaco surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 959 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s 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 Friday (Jun 12) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 12th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 13th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 15th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Huanchaco over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.6
SW
24
1
SW
21
0.7
SW
21
0.9
SW
20
0.9
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
1.3
SSW
13
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
894
871
864
757
746
565
448
444
898
467
634
627
528
572
362
244
306
206
151
154
367
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
S
15
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
S
15
S
10
S
10
S
15
S
10
SE
10
S
15
S
15
SE
10
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
Wind State
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
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:40PM1.14m
2:59AM1.24m
2:33PM1.14m
3:51AM1.33m
3:26PM1.14m
4:42AM1.40m
4:19PM1.13m
5:34AM1.43m
5:12PM1.10m
6:27AM1.44m
6:07PM1.06m
7:20AM1.41m
7:05PM1.01m
Low Tide
8:22PM0.09m
9:03AM0.45m
9:10PM0.01m
10:01AM0.41m
9:59PM-0.05m
10:56AM0.38m
10:49PM-0.07m
11:50AM0.37m
11:38PM-0.05m
12:45PM0.37m
00:28AM0.01m
1:41PM0.38m
1:19AM0.10m
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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clear
clear
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6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
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6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:07
 mm
Temp °C
23
22
21
23
22
21
23
22
20
23
22
21
23
22
20
23
21
20
22
22
20
Feels °C
23
22
22
23
22
22
24
22
20
23
22
22
23
22
21
23
21
20
22
22
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.7
SW
10
0.9
SW
16
Energy kJ
894
871
864
757
746
565
410
392
386
410
530
589
486
572
244
244
199
155
92
104
367
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.1
SW
22
0.4
SW
26
0.6
S
6
0.6
SW
24
1
SW
21
0.7
SW
21
0.9
SW
20
0.9
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SSW
10
Energy kJ
61
60
47
22
18
171
22
444
898
467
634
627
528
522
362
211
306
206
151
137
64
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
24
0.1
W
28
0.1
SW
21
0.6
SW
24
0.2
WSW
20
0.4
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.2
WNW
18
0.5
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.4
S
6
0.4
S
12
0.2
WSW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.4
S
10
Energy kJ
4
4
22
22
16
18
448
37
62
169
30
17
24
5
5
10
44
38
89
154
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
4
0.8
S
7
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.6
S
4
0.5
S
4
0.6
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.7
S
5
Energy kJ
5
55
36
29
21
27
17
17
9
7
15
23
27
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
509
0
0
439
0
0
439
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
44
509
0
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Rating
(10 max)
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4
4
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4
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Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
4
5
9
4
5
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
7
6
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Information about the Punta Huanchaco Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punta Huanchaco provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Huanchaco can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Huanchaco 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 (Punta Huanchaco) 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 Punta Huanchaco 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.

Punta Huanchaco is 14 km (9 miles) from Trujillo. If you plan a holiday in La Libertad and Lambayeque, look for hotels and other accommodation in Trujillo. Trujillo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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