EXCELLENT 8.5
Huanchaco
Trujillo, Peru
Right now
· Swell S 1.4m 8sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.3–2.0m
Bumpy waves· 8s
Wind
Light breeze10kph
SSE
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
03:0024:0006:00
Tides
Today
▼01:38 AM0.3m
▲09:16 AM0.2m
▼03:23 PM0.0m
▲06:55 PM0.0m
Today's Tides · Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Now0.08m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
09:16 AM
0.21m
▲
High Tide
06:55 PM
0.04m
▼
Low Tide
01:38 AM
0.34m
▼
Low Tide
03:23 PM
0.00m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.2–2.0m face · Avg 8s
Primary swell S · 1.4m · 8s
Wed, Apr 8
1.3-2.0m
24h
8.2s
1.3-2.0m
03h
8s
1.3-2.0m
06h
7.8s
1.2-1.9m
09h
7.8s
1.2-1.9m
12h
7.7s
1.2-1.9m
15h
7.5s
1.2-1.9m
18h
7.4s
1.2-1.9m
21h
7.3s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Wed, Apr 8
12.7
↘
24h
SSE
11.6
↘
03h
SSE
9.8
↘
06h
SSE
10.5
↘
09h
SSE
17.7
↓
12h
S
19.5
↓
15h
S
16.4
↘
18h
SSE
13.7
↘
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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