Best Time to Ride · Chicama vs Huanchaco
Chicama vs Huanchaco: which is better for surfing?
Chicama or Huanchaco? Month by month: windy days, waves and water temperature side by side, from years of weather data.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Chicama has bigger waves in 8 of 12 months.
- Chicama and Huanchaco have about the same water temperature.
- Best months at Chicama: April–November.
- Best months at Huanchaco: June–September.
- 55 km apart.
BestApr–Nov
Chicama
Peru
Intermediate and up · 19°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TRU 56 km
Wave height per month (m, average daily max)
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Water temperature per month (°C)
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BestJun–Sep
Huanchaco
Peru
Beginner-friendly · 20°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TRU 1 km
Wave height per month (m, average daily max)
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Water temperature per month (°C)
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Best time to go →Wave height: average daily maximum. Water: average sea surface temperature.