Is May a good time for surfing at Huanchaco?
May is a good month for surfing at Huanchaco (best: June–September). Waves 1.1 m, water 20°C (3/2 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: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 20°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 23°C by day, 19°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 1; 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 May
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Peru in May →Where to go surfing in May →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 May a good time for surfing at Huanchaco?
May is a good month for surfing at Huanchaco (best: June–September). Waves 1.1 m, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 23°C.
How warm is the water at Huanchaco in May?
About 20°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Huanchaco in May?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Huanchaco in May?
Around 23°C by day and 19°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 1; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Lobitos (1.9 m waves), Punta Hermosa (2 m waves) & Arica – El Gringo (1.9 m waves).
