Huanchaco
La Libertad · Peru
Left-hand point and beachgood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
Soft left by the pier, many schools, Trujillo nearby. Best wind — SE (mornings).
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 point and beach |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | -8.078, -79.122 |
FAQ
Is Huanchaco good for beginners?
Yes, Huanchaco works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Huanchaco 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-la-libertad/huanchaco. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — La Libertad
- Pacasmayo (El Faro) — Left-hand point, advanced surfers
- Puémape — Left-hand point, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Chicama — surf spot, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Huanchaquito — Beach break, beginners