10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Huanchaco - Sunkella, Huanchaco, La Libertad, Peru
Sunkella is a left point break near the ancient Chan Chan ruins - the largest adobe city in the pre-Columbian Americas. Surf history meets archaeological history at this unique spot.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-13 with a score of 78/100 (Good)
Fair recommendation: Huanchaco - Sunkella has 3 Good days but no Firing days. Decent for a local session.
Good alignment: Swell from 195° is 7° off optimal 202°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.4m from ideal 1.8m.
Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 166° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 110°-160°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Huanchaco - Sunkella. Either swell direction (195°), size (1.4m), or wind (12 km/h from 166°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 195° (SSW) at 11s period
Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.3m from ideal 1.8m.
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 162° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 110°-160°.
Surfable but not special at Huanchaco - Sunkella. The 1.5m swell from 195° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 195° (SSW) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 213° is 11° off optimal 202°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 1.1m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Good period: 15s is 94% of ideal 16s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Moderate offshore: 14 km/h from 158° (SSE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Surfable but not special at Huanchaco - Sunkella. The 1.1m swell from 213° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 213° (SSW) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 218° is 16° off optimal 202°, workable but not ideal.
Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
Moderate offshore: 17 km/h from 158° (SSE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Surfable but not special at Huanchaco - Sunkella. The 1.4m swell from 218° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 218° (SW) at 13s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 214° is 12° off optimal 202°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.6m from ideal 1.8m.
Moderate offshore: 14 km/h from 154° (SSE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Surfable but not special at Huanchaco - Sunkella. The 1.2m swell from 214° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 214° (SW) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 187° is 15° off optimal 202°, workable but not ideal.
Moderate offshore: 11 km/h from 158° (SSE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
+6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
Surfable but not special at Huanchaco - Sunkella. The 1.4m swell from 187° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 187° (S) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 189° is 13° off optimal 202°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.5m from ideal 1.8m.
Moderate offshore: 12 km/h from 158° (SSE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Surfable but not special at Huanchaco - Sunkella. The 1.3m swell from 189° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 189° (S) at 13s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 194° is 8° off optimal 202°, workable but not ideal.
Good size: 1.9m is within 15% of ideal 1.8m.
Moderate offshore: 15 km/h from 156° (SSE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Good surfable conditions at Huanchaco - Sunkella. 1.9m swell from 194° with moderate wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.9m (6.2ft) swell from 194° (SSW) at 12s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Short period: 10s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Moderate offshore: 14 km/h from 156° (SSE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Good surfable conditions at Huanchaco - Sunkella. 1.9m swell from 189° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.9m (6.2ft) swell from 189° (S) at 10s period
Marginal size: 1.6m is 0.2m from ideal 1.8m.
Moderate offshore: 16 km/h from 152° (SSE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Good surfable conditions at Huanchaco - Sunkella. 1.6m swell from 187° with moderate wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 187° (S) at 15s period
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