Punta Huanchaco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've been staring at the charts for our little corner of the coast. We've got a solid run of clean, manageable swell coming in, so get your boards ready. The only spot we're looking at is Punta Huanchaco, a classic point break that's dead consistent and perfect for beginners, though you might bump into a few others out there.

The action kicks off Wednesday morning, August 12th, with a clean 4ft swell from the SSW, wrapping in at a solid 14 seconds. The wind is a cross-off breeze at 9 mph, keeping the faces smooth. The combined energy is a moderate 636. It's a great start to the week.

Thursday morning, August 13th, cleans up even more. The swell drops a touch to 3ft, but the period jumps to a long 19 seconds from the SW. That's a proper groundswell, and on a point like Huanchaco, it's going to wrap in beautifully. With a light 9 mph cross-off and energy reading 832, it's going to be lined up and fun.

Now, Friday morning, August 14th, is the standout. We're looking at 5ft of SW swell with a 16-second period, and the energy is pumping hard at 1167. That's a solid step up in power. The wind stays a clean 9 mph cross-off. This is excellent for experienced surfers – the waves will have some weight and shape. It's a bit of a test for the groms, but for everyone else, this is the session to target.

The weekend sees a slight drop-off. Saturday morning, August 15th, is still clean with 4ft and 14-second SW swell, energy at 590. Sunday morning, the 16th, is similar. Both are good, fun options under clear skies and light winds, but the energy is a bit more moderate.

Heading into the next week, Monday morning, August 17th, has a smaller 3ft SW swell but a long 15-second period, and the energy is back up to 690. It's clean and should offer some nice lines. Tuesday morning, the 18th, is a bit of a mixed bag – a smaller 3ft swell but then a jump to 5ft in the afternoon, though the period drops to a short 8 seconds, making it a bit weaker and less organised.

Wednesday, August 19th, pushes the size up again. The morning sees 5ft from the SSW with a short 9-second period. That's pushing into the "too big for beginners" territory, but the wind is light. The afternoon gets to 5ft, which is getting right up there. The energy is moderate (509-533), but that short period means it'll be a bit messy.

From Thursday, August 20th, through the weekend, the swell pulses are smaller, around 3ft to 5ft, and the period is hanging around 9 seconds. The wind stays cross-off and light. Saturday morning, August 22nd, is a real treat: a glassy 2ft with a 13-second SW swell – that's the kind of morning you sleep in for. The energy is low at 250, but the glassy conditions make it a dream for a longboard or a funboard.

By Sunday, August 23rd, the swell drops to 1ft, but the period is a very long 18 seconds. That's a whisper of an old groundswell, and the energy is down to 206. It's rideable on a high tide, but you'll be working for it. The following week, from Monday the 24th through Wednesday the 27th, is mostly tiny, with 1ft to 3ft waves and only moderate energy. The wind is still light and cross-off, so if you're desperate, you'll find a knee-high wave, but it's a long way off the mark.

The real standout is that Friday morning, August 14th. Get on it.

- Rusty

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