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Huanchaco - Sunkella

Huanchaco, La Libertad, Peru

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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.

10-Day Forecast

Today5

Fair

1.6mSSW@11s

10km/h

1.6m@11s

10km/h

Thu6

Fair

1.2mSSW@15s

13km/h

1.2m@15s

13km/h

Fri7

Poor

1.4mSW@13s

16km/h

1.4m@13s

16km/h

Sat8

Poor

1.2mSW@11s

15km/h

1.2m@11s

15km/h

Sun9

Good

1.4mS@15s

12km/h

1.4m@15s

12km/h

Mon10

Fair

1.3mS@13s

13km/h

1.3m@13s

13km/h

Tue11

Good

2.1mSSW@11s

15km/h

2.1m@11s

15km/h

Wed12

Good

2.2mS@9s

14km/h

2.2m@9s

14km/h

Thu13

Fair

2.4mS@12s

14km/h

2.4m@12s

14km/h

Fri14

Good

1.6mSSW@14s

14km/h

1.6m@14s

14km/h

Groomed 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 7 km/h · PM 11 km/h · Tide at 8am (1.1m)

Swell

1.6m

SSW(195°)

Score: 13/25

Period

11s

Medium period swell

Score: 4/25

Wind

10km/h

SSE(166°)

Score: 14/25

Weather

22°C

0.0mm37%

First light 5:58amSunrise 6:28amSunset 6:15pmLast light 6:45pm

Windswell0.1m@1sSecondary0.4mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:58am–1:06pm · through highStrike window: 4:14–6:45pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.4–1.5m

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swell

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8g15

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13g34

11g29

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8g12

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19g43

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tidem

1:52am0.4m

8:07am1.1m

2:37pm0.3m

9:06pm1.0m

2:47am0.5m

8:52am1.0m

3:38pm0.3m

10:21pm0.9m

4:06am0.6m

9:50am0.9m

4:47pm0.3m

5:54am0.6m

11:20am0.9m

6:07pm0.2m

1:20am1.1m

7:30am0.6m

12:37pm0.9m

7:18pm0.2m

2:18am1.2m

8:30am0.5m

1:50pm1.0m

8:19pm0.1m

3:10am1.3m

9:24am0.4m

2:50pm1.1m

9:10pm0.0m

3:55am1.4m

10:08am0.3m

3:40pm1.1m

9:58pm0.0m

4:38am1.4m

10:51am0.3m

4:30pm1.2m

5:15am1.4m

11:30am0.2m

5:17pm1.2m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

1:52 am

Low tide - 0.43m

8:07 am

High tide - 1.10m

2:37 pm

Low tide - 0.29m

9:06 pm

High tide - 0.98m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Fair

Components

Swell Direction20/25

Swell Size13/25

Swell Period4/25

Wind14/25

Raw Score51/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+5

💨 Gusty Wind-4

Adjusted Score52/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score52

🌊 Optimal tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSW (202°)
Direction range: 180° - 225°
Size range: 1.2m - 2.4m
Ideal size: 2.0m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 16s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: SE (135°)
Offshore range: 110° - 160°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid
Optimal range: 0.4m - 1.5m

Water temp

18°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

4/10

Access: South section of Huanchaco.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Huanchaco - Sunkella?

Huanchaco - Sunkella works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Huanchaco - Sunkella?

Offshore wind at Huanchaco - Sunkella blows from the SE (135°). Anything in the 110° to 160° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Huanchaco - Sunkella?

Huanchaco - Sunkella wants SSW swell (180° to 225°) between 1.2m and 2.4m, with a period of 16s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Huanchaco - Sunkella?

The main season at Huanchaco - Sunkella is Apr-Oct. A secondary window runs Mar, Nov. Near Chan Chan ruins.

How do I get to Huanchaco - Sunkella?

Fly into TRU, then allow about 15 minutes by road. South section of Huanchaco.

What kind of wave is Huanchaco - Sunkella?

Huanchaco - Sunkella is a point break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 5/10.

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Oct

Secondary: Mar, Nov

Near Chan Chan ruins.

Getting There

Airport

TRU

Drive time

15 min

Data quality

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