Punta Huanchaco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it, yeah?

We've got a solid stretch of waves lining up for us here at Punta Huanchaco. It's a bit of a mixed bag if you look close, but the overall pattern is one of those long-running, mellow-ish south swells that just keeps the point working. Nothing huge, but plenty of lined-up, pushy waves for the crew.

The water temp is sitting right around normal for this time of year, so a fullsuit is still your best bet.

The first real call is for Thursday morning, August 6th. We're looking at a clean 4ft SW groundswell with a 12-second period pushing in. The cross-off wind is light, keeping the surface glassy. The energy is moderate (756), and honestly, it's got that very good surf feel to it. The morning is the go, because the afternoon drops off in size and the wind picks up.

Friday the 7th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning brings a better 5ft SW swell with a longer 15-second period. The wind is still offshore, cross-off, and the energy jumps up to a solid moderate (1052). This is the standout of the first week. The conditions are clean, and it's excellent surf for anyone who knows what they're doing. This is the one to make a plan for.

The weekend (8th and 9th) backs off a bit. The swell drops to 3ft – 3ft, and the energy weakens. The wind stays cross-off, so it's not terrible, but it's lacking the push and power. It's a classic "small but clean" situation. There are still waves to be had, but you'll be working for them.

The following week, starting Monday the 10th, we see the energy build again. The size isn't huge, around 3ft, but the period stretches out. The morning sessions are definitely the pick, with light winds and that long-period SW groundswell making for some very good, clean waves. The energy is building through the moderate range (615).

The forecast for the middle of the month is a bit of a tease. We see the swell energy spike, like on the 13th and 14th, but the conditions get a bit more marginal. The 14th has a bigger 5ft swell, but the wind is straight cross, not off, which will mess with the perfection. It's still surfable, but not the gem that the morning of the 7th was.

The real stand-out for the second week is shaping up for Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st. The swell builds to 6ft from the SW, and the energy is strong (1335 and 1377). The winds are light and cross-off, keeping it clean. These are the days that look the most promising for the whole period, with excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. It's a bit of a wait, but it looks like it'll be worth it. Keep an eye on this one.

So yeah, don't sleep on Friday morning the 7th, and circle the 20th and 21st. The point should be handling the swell nicely, offering those long, wrapping rides. The crowds can be a bit of a thing here sometimes, so get out early.

Rusty

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