Is December a good time for surfing at Huanchaco?
December is a good month for surfing at Huanchaco (best: June–September). Waves 1 m, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 23°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 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 23°C by day, 19°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 3; a day can have both
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in December
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Peru in December →Where to go surfing in December →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 December a good time for surfing at Huanchaco?
December is a good month for surfing at Huanchaco (best: June–September). Waves 1 m, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 23°C.
How warm is the water at Huanchaco in December?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Huanchaco in December?
About 1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Huanchaco in December?
Around 23°C by day and 19°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 3; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Montañita (1.2 m waves), Máncora (1.6 m waves) & Cabo Blanco (1.5 m waves).
