Punta Huanchaco surfForecast / La Libertad & Lambayeque / Peru

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 -05
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Punta Huanchaco surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta Huanchaco sea temperature is
19.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Punta Huanchaco surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,923 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 7PM (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 Thursday (May 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 28th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 29th May)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 4th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 18s

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 Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
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
2
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
2
2
4
3
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.8
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.3
SW
19
1.4
SW
18
1.5
SW
18
1.5
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
19
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
287
767
849
1052
1622
1358
990
1210
1283
1327
1282
897
793
666
393
441
663
790
954
1215
967
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
S
10
SSE
10
S
15
SSW
0
S
10
S
20
S
10
SSE
15
S
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
S
5
SSE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:35PM1.06m
3:43AM1.17m
3:09PM1.04m
4:17AM1.20m
3:43PM1.01m
4:52AM1.21m
4:17PM0.99m
5:27AM1.21m
4:51PM0.97m
6:05AM1.19m
5:24PM0.94m
6:44AM1.17m
5:58PM0.90m
Low Tide
9:12PM0.19m
9:49AM0.49m
9:42PM0.16m
10:26AM0.48m
10:13PM0.15m
11:02AM0.47m
10:45PM0.14m
11:38AM0.48m
11:18PM0.15m
12:16PM0.51m
11:52PM0.18m
12:55PM0.54m
00:25AM0.22m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:04
6:04
6:04
6:04
6:04
6:04
6:04
Temp °C
23
22
21
23
22
21
23
22
21
23
22
21
22
22
20
22
22
21
22
22
21
24
22
22
24
23
22
23
22
22
23
22
22
23
22
20
23
23
22
24
23
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.8
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.4
SW
18
1.5
SW
18
1.5
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
287
767
849
1052
1622
1358
990
808
1283
1327
1282
897
793
666
393
285
663
790
954
1215
967
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
12
0.3
SW
20
0.8
S
6
0.8
S
7
0.4
SW
23
0.8
SW
21
0.9
SW
20
1.3
SW
19
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
10
0.3
SW
21
0.7
S
6
0.8
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
7
1
SW
14
1
SW
19
0.8
SW
20
1.1
SW
19
Energy kJ
184
60
54
56
140
548
653
1210
443
341
308
161
133
71
36
60
79
404
708
459
791
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
6
0.1
NW
12
0.6
SW
18
0.2
WSW
24
0.4
SW
23
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
15
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
10
0.5
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
0.7
SW
13
0.8
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.1
W
18
0.7
S
7
Energy kJ
34
6
201
55
193
5
5
5
4
8
4
184
441
163
61
47
6
45
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
6
0.8
S
7
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
7
Energy kJ
51
59
36
37
45
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
439
0
0
509
0
0
487
0
0
439
0
0
509
0
55
487
0
55
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in La Libertad and Lambayeque
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
7
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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).

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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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