Surf Forecasts:
Punta Huanchaco surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 644 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Huanchaco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up over the next couple of weeks.
Right, we’ve got a run of waves that’s more about consistency than pumping size. The best window is right at the start and runs through the first week. That’s where you want to be. The water is 69°F, which is a solid 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual and you’ll notice it.
Punta Huanchaco is the only spot on the menu, and it’s a point break that’s very consistent. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, so expect a relaxed vibe. The swell is coming from the SW, which matches the optimum direction nicely. The real standout is Thursday morning, September 10th. We’ve got 4ft of SW swell at a long 16 seconds, a light south breeze at 10 km/h, and the word is it’s very good. The combined energy is moderate at 718. That light, cross-offshore wind will have it clean and lined up. Friday morning, September 11th, is also a beauty: 3ft of SW groundswell at 14 seconds, that same light south wind, and very good conditions again. Energy is moderate at 523. That Thursday morning is the pick – best mix of size, period, and clean wind.
The afternoons get a bit messy with a moderate southerly breeze, so mornings are the go. There’s no gap in the first week – waves every day – but quality drops after Friday. Saturday the 12th has 4ft of swell but the period shortens to 8 seconds, so it’s weaker and a bit lumpy. Energy is still moderate at 554, but it’s not as good.
Into the second week, the swell gets smaller. Tuesday morning, September 15th, has 3ft at 16 seconds with a light south breeze and very good conditions – a nice little late option. Energy is moderate at 573. After that, it’s smaller 2ft to 2ft swells with long periods, but the wind stays cross-offshore. Rideable, but nothing special. The energy drops into the low hundreds by the 22nd, and the wind turns cross-shore, so it gets a bit bumpy.
No huge standout in the second week, so if you want the best, lock in that Thursday morning.
Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so you might have some company, but it’s a beginner spot so the vibes are good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 479 | 410 | 398 | 459 | 476 | 427 | 546 | 472 | 350 | 341 | 221 | 171 | 207 | 181 | 196 | 142 | 138 | 163 | 201 | 366 | 310 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | 2:27PM1.01m | 3:20AM1.34m | 3:19PM1.10m | 3:59AM1.40m | 4:06PM1.17m | 4:35AM1.41m | 4:49PM1.22m | 5:09AM1.38m | 5:29PM1.24m | 5:40AM1.32m | 6:09PM1.23m | 6:10AM1.23m | 6:48PM1.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:46PM0.15m | 9:45AM0.32m | 9:33PM0.12m | 10:22AM0.24m | 10:16PM0.11m | 10:57AM0.18m | 10:56PM0.14m | 11:30AM0.15m | 11:35PM0.20m | 12:01PM0.15m | 00:12AM0.28m | 12:32PM0.17m | 00:49AM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 7 | SW 15 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 12 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 18 | S 8 |
| kJ | 479 | 410 | 398 | 459 | 476 | 427 | 159 | 472 | 183 | 151 | 221 | 161 | 153 | 130 | 145 | 142 | 67 | 118 | 121 | 366 | 173 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | W 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 13 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 117 | 179 | 260 | 319 | 168 | 168 | 546 | 2 | 350 | 341 | 49 | 171 | 168 | 43 | 90 | 89 | 111 | 159 | 201 | 17 | 310 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 20 | SW 20 | WSW 18 | W 11 | SW 22 | WSW 16 | WSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 22 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 13 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 98 | 293 | 43 | 42 | 25 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 31 | 2 | 18 | 26 | 40 | 95 | 57 | 18 | 43 | 29 | 3 | 69 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 9 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | — | SSW 8 | — | — | SSW 8 | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | S 8 | S 8 | — | SSW 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 139 | 43 | 49 | 67 | 146 | — | 173 | — | — | 187 | — | 207 | 181 | 196 | — | 138 | 163 | — | 171 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 509 | 0 | 439 | 439 | 439 | 0 | 509 | 0 | 0 | 509 | 0 | 334 | 509 | 0 | 0 | 509 | 0 | 0 | 509 | 0 |
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