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Punta Huanchaco Surf Forecast
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Punta Huanchaco surfForecast / La Libertad & Lambayeque / Peru
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 02 May 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Punta Huanchaco surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta Huanchaco sea temperature is
18.7° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average for this time of year)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 (May 02) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 4AM. 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 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 2nd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 5th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 9th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Huanchaco over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | |
326 | 412 | 347 | 129 | 254 | 266 | 412 | 363 | 304 | 1044 | 967 | 1016 | 754 | 796 | 555 | 335 | 390 | 880 | 1081 | 1420 | 1470 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:44PM1.08m | 5:41AM1.23m | 5:13PM1.03m | 6:16AM1.20m | 5:43PM0.97m | 6:54AM1.14m | 6:11PM0.91m | 7:37AM1.09m | 6:40PM0.86m | 8:27AM1.04m | 7:14PM0.80m | 9:27AM1.02m | 8:10PM0.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:15AM0.41m | 11:08PM0.13m | 11:49AM0.44m | 11:37PM0.15m | 12:24PM0.48m | 00:08AM0.19m | 1:01PM0.53m | 00:39AM0.24m | 1:43PM0.59m | 1:14AM0.30m | 2:35PM0.64m | 1:53AM0.36m | 3:51PM0.67m | 2:42AM0.43m | |||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
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Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 7 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
 kJ | 326 | 412 | 347 | 68 | 212 | 266 | 412 | 363 | 304 | 1044 | 967 | 1016 | 754 | 796 | 555 | 335 | 390 | 880 | 473 | 1420 | 1470 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 10 | S 7 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 18 | S 8 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 20 | S 8 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 88 | 19 | 70 | 129 | 254 | 68 | 49 | 49 | 61 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 60 | 45 | 199 | 277 | 1081 | 419 | 341 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | W 14 | SW 12 | SW 18 | W 13 | SW 18 | W 18 | — | W 16 | SW 21 | SW 22 | W 15 | SW 18 | SW 24 | W 13 | SW 16 | — | W 18 |
| kJ | 20 | 14 | 111 | 109 | 16 | 144 | 80 | 13 | 192 | 6 | — | 5 | 18 | 18 | 4 | 84 | 195 | 3 | 90 | — | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | — | — | S 7 | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | S 4 | — | S 3 | S 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 82 | — | — | 88 | — | — | 66 | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | 15 | — | 6 | 22 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 509 | 0 | 0 | 509 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 439 | 0 | 0 | 492 | 0 |
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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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