Huanchaco
GOOD 7.5

Huanchaco

Trujillo, Peru

Right now
· Swell S 1.1m 8s
OK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.21.9m
Bumpy waves· 8s
Wind
Moderate wind, waves a bit bumpy13kph
SSE · gusts 19kph
Best time to surf
AI
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Tides
Today
02:17 AM0.3m
10:41 AM0.2m

Today's Tides · Thursday, April 9, 2026

Now0.28m↘ Falling
High Tide
10:41 AM
0.20m
Low Tide
02:17 AM
0.29m

Next 4 Days

Wave Forecast (5 Days)

1.21.9m face · Avg 7s
Primary swell S · 1.1m · 8s
Thu, Apr 9
1.2-1.9m
24h
7.5s
1.2-1.9m
03h
7.3s
1.2-1.9m
06h
7s
1.2-1.9m
09h
7s
1.2-1.9m
12h
7s
1.2-1.9m
15h
7s
1.2-1.9m
18h
6.8s
1.2-1.9m
21h
7s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period

Wind Forecast (5 Days)

Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Thu, Apr 9
13.4
24h
SSE
13.2
03h
SSE
12.6
06h
SSE
13.6
09h
SSE
20.1
12h
SSE
18.6
15h
S
17.4
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: After 02:17 AM
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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