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Punta Huanchaco Surf Forecast
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Punta Huanchaco surfForecast / La Libertad & Lambayeque / Peru
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 18 Apr 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
19.6° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average for this time of year)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 Saturday (Apr 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. 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 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 4PM. 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 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 18th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 19th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 19th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Huanchaco over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 721 | 648 | 448 | 1271 | 1506 | 1420 | 1384 | 1062 | 821 | 731 | 630 | 517 | 437 | 388 | 260 | 209 | 205 | 180 | 387 | 371 | 644 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore 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 / height (m) | 4:57PM 1.28 | 5:50AM 1.38 | 5:37PM 1.21 | 6:39AM 1.35 | 6:20PM 1.12 | 7:33AM 1.30 | 7:09PM 1.01 | 8:37AM 1.23 | 8:10PM 0.90 | 9:54AM 1.17 | 9:37PM 0.83 | 11:16AM 1.15 | 11:24PM 0.82 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:11AM 0.28 | 11:23PM -0.02 | 11:58AM 0.31 | 12:03AM -0.01 | 12:48PM 0.37 | 12:47AM 0.04 | 1:44PM 0.45 | 1:37AM 0.13 | 2:54PM 0.52 | 2:37AM 0.23 | 4:29PM 0.56 | 3:53AM 0.33 | 6:12PM 0.52 | ||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
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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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