Punta Huanchaco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got one spot on the radar, and it’s a classic. Punta Huanchaco is a point break that’s exposed to the swell and it’s dead consistent. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The vibe is beginner-friendly, but don’t let that fool you – when the ocean gets a bit of push, it’s going to be a proper session.

The opening call is on Tuesday, July 28th, with a light cross-off breeze from the south at 9 mph. The swell is a solid 5 ft from the SW with a long 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is sitting at 1021 – that’s strong, you’ll feel the weight. The morning is clean, the wave quality is excellent for experienced surfers, and the crowds are only sometimes an issue. This is a standout. The long period means the waves will be well-shaped but might be a bit too lined up for the beachie banks – this is a point break, so it’ll handle it fine. Keep in mind, at 5 ft, it’s still manageable for the learners, but the power is there.

Wednesday the 29th sees a similar vibe, but the swell drops a touch to 4 ft from the SW with a 14-second period. The morning is clean with a light breeze, and the energy is moderate (614). Good surf, but not as punchy as Tuesday.

Thursday the 30th is smaller again, 4 ft, still clean, but the wind picks up a bit in the afternoon. The energy drops to 436. It’s surfable, but nothing to get worked up about.

Friday the 31st, the swell dips to 3 ft, and the wind starts to get a bit messy on the afternoon session. The energy is low (293). Things are getting a bit flat.

Saturday the 1st of August starts small (2 ft) but clean in the morning. The afternoon throws in a 4 ft swell from the SSW, but it’s only 8 seconds – that’s short period, weak, sloppy stuff. The energy is 414, but the quality is marginal.

The next few days are a bit of a grind. Sunday the 2nd through to Tuesday the 5th of August, the swell hangs around 2 ft to 3 ft, mostly clean, but the energy is moderate at best. The morning sessions are the pick, but you’re looking at small, weak waves.

Now, hold on to your board. Thursday the 6th of August brings a sneaky little pulse. The morning shows 2 ft from the SW, but with a 18-second period! That’s a very long period groundswell. The energy jumps to 593. The wind is light and offshore. It’s not huge, but the quality is going to be outstanding. The wave shape will be incredible for a point break. This is a second standout, but it’s small. It’s a promising one for the long-range forecast.

Friday the 7th of August is the real deal. Morning sees 4 ft from the SW, 15-second period, light breeze, and the energy is 859. The wave quality is very good. This is another proper day. The swell then builds through the weekend.

The standouts of the whole run are Tuesday the 28th of July and Friday the 7th of August. Tuesday has the biggest initial push and the longest period, while Friday has the best combo of size and energy. The morning of Saturday the 10th of August is also worth a look – 6 ft from the SSW, 13 seconds, energy at 1019, clean. That’s strong and excellent for experienced surfers. Sunday the 11th of August is similar, but the period drops to 11 seconds.

The best of the best is Tuesday the 28th of July. Big, clean, long period, and a point break that will handle it like a dream.

Rusty

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