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 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-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 Powerful | 10AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Huanchaco over the next 16 days.
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