EXCELLENT 8.5
Huanchaco
Trujillo, Peru
Right now
· Swell SSW 1.3m 9sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.3–2.0m
Smooth, clean waves· 9s
Wind
Moderate wind13kph
SE · gusts 20kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
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Tides
Today
▼01:17 AM0.5m
▲07:52 AM0.4m
▼01:55 PM0.2m
▲07:33 PM0.3m
Today's Tides · Monday, March 23, 2026
Now0.46m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
07:52 AM
0.42m
▲
High Tide
07:33 PM
0.28m
▼
Low Tide
01:17 AM
0.50m
▼
Low Tide
01:55 PM
0.23m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.2–2.0m face · Avg 10s
Primary swell SSW · 1.3m · 9s
Mon, Mar 23
1.2-1.9m
24h
9.2s
1.3-2.0m
03h
8.8s
1.3-2.0m
06h
8.3s
1.3-2.0m
09h
9.9s
1.3-2.0m
12h
10.6s
1.2-1.9m
15h
10.8s
1.2-1.9m
18h
10.9s
1.2-1.9m
21h
9.1s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Mon, Mar 23
15.9
↘
24h
SSE
11.3
↘
03h
SE
3.1
↘
06h
SE
5.2
↘
09h
SSE
16.6
↓
12h
S
23.4
↓
15h
S
22.2
↘
18h
SSE
17.4
↘
21h
SSE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: Now (rising tide)
Ideal conditions for beginners at low, mid tide. The sandy bottom and mellow waves create a safe learning environment. Morning sessions tend to be glassier with lighter winds.
Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for Huanchaco. Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
Available Lessons at this Spot
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