El Hueco
Lobitos · Peru
Left-hand reefgood for advanced surfers
Fast barrelling left over a shallow reef. Best wind — SE (the wind blows cross-shore almost always, mornings are calmer).
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Left-hand reef |
|---|---|
| Good for | advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from south — northwest |
| Coordinates | -4.443, -81.283 |
FAQ
Is El Hueco good for beginners?
El Hueco is a spot for advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for El Hueco today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#peru-lobitos/el-hueco-lobitos. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Lobitos
- Piscinas — Left-hand reef point, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Baterías — Left-hand reef, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Lobitos — surf spot, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Generales — Left-hand reef in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Punta Balcones (Negritos) — Reef point, intermediates and advanced surfers