Punta Huanchaco Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.08° S 79.12° W

Punta Huanchaco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Huanchaco sea temperature is
23.0°C
5.4° 

Punta Huanchaco surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Punta Huanchaco surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,225 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period with SW swell.

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 (Oct 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 23s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 10AM. 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 Friday (Oct 09) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 10th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 11th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 12th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Huanchaco over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
3:56PM1.22m
4:00AM1.30m
4:34PM1.27m
4:31AM1.26m
5:10PM1.28m
5:00AM1.20m
5:45PM1.27m
5:29AM1.12m
6:21PM1.22m
5:57AM1.04m
6:58PM1.15m
6:25AM0.95m
7:41PM1.07m
Low Tide
9:54AM0.17m
10:01PM0.25m
10:25AM0.12m
10:39PM0.28m
10:54AM0.10m
11:16PM0.31m
11:22AM0.11m
11:51PM0.37m
11:51AM0.14m
00:27AM0.43m
12:20PM0.19m
1:03AM0.50m
12:51PM0.25m
1:43AM0.57m
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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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