Punta Huanchaco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way at Punta Huanchaco, a classic point break that’s a dream for beginners. The water’s sitting at 69° right now, which is 5° warmer than normal for this time of year—pretty unusual, you’ll be in boardies or a spring suit for sure.

The pattern kicks off Wednesday morning the 2nd of September with a clean 2ft SW swell rolling in at a long 15 seconds. That’s some proper groundswell energy, and with a combined energy of 410 (moderate), it’s got enough push for a fun, easy ride. The wind’s a light cross-off from the south at 9 mph, keeping the face glassy. This is a great little session to ease into the week.

Wednesday afternoon drops a touch to 2ft, but the period jumps to 20 seconds—very long, which means long, peeling lines at the point. Energy’s up to 566 (moderate). The wind picks up a bit to 12 mph, but it’s still cross-off, so it’ll stay clean.

Thursday morning the 3rd is where things start to get interesting. Swell bumps to 4ft from the SW with an 18-second period, and combined energy hits 913 (moderate). Wind is a light 6 mph cross-off—almost glassy. Conditions are looking very good, and this is a standout session for the week. The point will be reeling with those long-period lines, perfect for beginners to find their groove.

Friday the 4th sees the swell build to 5ft in the morning, with a 16-second period and energy roaring to 1274 (strong). That’s a solid step up—still manageable for beginners, but it’s getting meaty. The wind stays cross-off from the south at 9 mph, so it’s clean. Friday afternoon hits 6ft with 1459 energy (strong), but the wind picks up to 12 mph. Still cross-off, but it’s a bit more push for the confident ones.

Saturday the 5th holds at 4ft from the SW with a 14-second period, but the wind shifts to a cross air from the SSW at 6 mph in the morning—light cross-shore ripples, not as clean. The energy drops to 786 (moderate). Still surfable, but the morning’s a bit choppy. Afternoon cleans up with cross-off wind again.

Sunday the 6th brings a solid 4ft SW swell with a 13-second period in the morning, light cross-off wind at 6 mph, and energy at 557 (moderate). Conditions are very good again—another top pick, especially for the early session.

Monday the 7th drops to 3ft, but the period is back up to 17 seconds in the morning—long groundswell, with energy at 636 (moderate). The wind is cross from the SSW at 9 mph, so there’s a bit of cross-chop, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with cross-off wind and a 3ft/16-second combo. That afternoon session is a real gem.

The following week stays consistent, with swell ranging from 2ft to 4ft and periods mostly in the 14 to 17-second range. Tuesday the 8th through Thursday the 10th all have clean mornings with light winds and moderate energy (714 to 892). Friday the 11th dips a little, with swell around 3ft to 3ft, but still clean afternoons. The weekend of the 12th and 13th is smaller, 2ft to 3ft, but still surfable with light winds.

The standout of the whole 16-day run is definitely Thursday morning the 3rd of September—4ft SW at 18 seconds, light cross-off wind, and very good conditions. It’s the kind of morning that’ll have you grinning from ear to ear. Friday the 4th morning is also a cracker for those wanting a bit more size.

Crowds can pop up sometimes here, so get in early to snag the best waves. This is a beginner-friendly point, so don’t be shy if you’re new to it—it’s a forgiving wave.

Rusty.

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