EXCELLENT 9.0
Huanchaco
Trujillo, Peru
Right now
· Swell S 1.2m 8sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.1–1.7m
Bumpy waves· 8s
Wind
Light breeze5kph
SE
Best time to surf
AIGood beginner waves this morning — South swell works well at Huanchaco's beach break with clean conditions before wind picks up
6:00 AM9:00 AM
💡 Sandy bottom makes it safe for learning, but watch for strong rip currents during bigger sets
Tides
Today
▼05:55 AM0.4m
▲01:09 PM0.4m
▼07:54 PM0.2m
Today's Tides · Friday, March 27, 2026
Now0.31m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
01:09 PM
0.39m
▼
Low Tide
05:55 AM
0.36m
▼
Low Tide
07:54 PM
0.20m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.1–2.3m face · Avg 11s
Primary swell S · 1.2m · 8s
Fri, Mar 27
1.1-1.7m
24h
8s
1.1-1.8m
03h
7.8s
1.1-1.8m
06h
7.8s
1.2-1.9m
09h
6.9s
1.3-2.0m
12h
11.9s
1.4-2.1m
15h
14.5s
1.4-2.2m
18h
14s
1.5-2.3m
21h
13.5s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Fri, Mar 27
6.4
↘
24h
SSE
3.9
↘
03h
SE
3.5
↘
06h
SSE
7.3
↘
09h
SSE
14.1
↓
12h
S
19.4
↓
15h
S
14.4
↘
18h
SSE
12.3
↘
21h
SSE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
🏄8-9ft foam longboard
•Surf at 6:00 AM when waves are 1.2-1.8m and wind is light — perfect size for learning with sandy bottom safety
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
No lessons available for this location.