Is August a good time for surfing at Huanchaco?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Huanchaco. Waves 1.3 m, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 22°C.
Plan your trip to HuanchacoEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.3 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 19°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 22°C by day, 17°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, almost no rain
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in August
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AugPEAK SEASON
Punta Hermosa
Peru
2 m waves18° water19° air
535 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ LIM 46 km
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AugPEAK SEASON
Lobitos
Peru
1.8 m waves21° water27° air
469 km away · Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TYL 14 km
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AugPEAK SEASON
El Gringo
Arica · Chile
1.9 m waves18° water19° air
1497 km away · Advanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ ARI 15 km
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AugPEAK SEASON
Pacasmayo
Peru
1.3 m waves19° water23° air
90 km away · Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ CIX 74 km
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AugPEAK SEASON
Chicama
Peru
1.3 m waves19° water22° air
55 km away · Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TRU 56 km
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AugOFF SEASON
Montañita
Ecuador
1.4 m waves25° water26° air
719 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ SNC 50 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Peru in August →Where to go surfing in August →Schools and camps near Huanchaco
- Indigan Surf School & Rental 0.3 km
- El Elio Surf School 0.3 km
- Surf Hostel Meri 0.2 km
- Moksha Yoga & Surf Hostal 0.2 km
- Un lugar surf camp 0.2 km
- Wachaque Surf Hostal 0.3 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Huanchaco?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Huanchaco. Waves 1.3 m, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 22°C.
How warm is the water at Huanchaco in August?
About 19°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Huanchaco in August?
About 1.3 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Huanchaco in August?
Around 22°C by day and 17°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, almost no rain.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Punta Hermosa (2 m waves), Lobitos (1.8 m waves) & Arica – El Gringo (1.9 m waves).
