Huanchaquito
La Libertad · Peru
Beach breakgood for beginnersboard rental nearby
Soft waves south of the Huanchaco pier, easy to learn. Best wind — SE-E in the morning.
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 | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | -8.093, -79.117 |
FAQ
Is Huanchaquito good for beginners?
Yes, Huanchaquito works for beginners. 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 Huanchaquito 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/huanchaquito. 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
- Huanchaco — Left-hand point and beach, beginners and intermediates