Is January a good time for surfing at Huanchaco?
January is a fair month for surfing at Huanchaco; the best time is June–September. Waves 0.9 m, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 24°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: 0.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 19°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 24°C by day, 20°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 5; 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 January
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height; when equal, warmer water first.
Other surfing spots in Peru in January →Where to go surfing in January →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 January a good time for surfing at Huanchaco?
January is a fair month for surfing at Huanchaco; the best time is June–September. Waves 0.9 m, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 24°C.
How warm is the water at Huanchaco in January?
About 19°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Huanchaco in January?
About 0.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Huanchaco in January?
Around 24°C by day and 20°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 5; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Máncora (1.6 m waves), Lobitos (1.5 m waves), Cabo Blanco (1.5 m waves), Punta Hermosa (1.5 m waves), Arica – El Gringo (1.5 m waves) & Montañita (1.3 m waves).
