Huanchaco

Huanchaco, LI, PER

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Wave Quality

World Class

Wave Type

Beach-break

Swell Direction

All directions

Best Wind

Variable

Best Tide

Mid to High Tide

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About

Huanchaco is a popular seaside resort city known for its surf breaks, caballitos de totora, and ceviche. It is part of the tourist circuit called the 'Moche Route' and was approved as a World Surfing Reserve in 2012.

Wave Characteristics

Wave QualityWorld Class

Wave TypeBeach-break

Wave DirectionRight and left

Wave Powerpowerful

BottomSandy

Swell SizeN/A

Ideal Conditions

Swell DirectionAll directions

Best WindVariable

Best Tide PositionMid to High Tide

Best Tide MovementRising Tide

Location & Access

AddressHuanchaco, Trujillo Province, La Libertad Region, Peru

City / AreaHuanchaco

StateLI

CountryPER

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Huanchaco Questions

What kind of wave is Huanchaco?

Huanchaco is a beach break with right and left waves over a sandy bottom.

How good is the surf at Huanchaco?

Huanchaco is rated world class for wave quality.

What swell works best at Huanchaco?

Huanchaco works best on a all directions swell.

What wind is best for Huanchaco?

The best wind for Huanchaco is variable.

What tide is best for surfing Huanchaco?

Huanchaco works best at mid to high tide on rising tide.

Where can I stay near Huanchaco?

The lodging map on this page shows hotels and vacation rentals near Huanchaco, with prices for your dates.

Where is Huanchaco?

Huanchaco is a surf spot in Huanchaco, LI, PER.