El Huaico
San Bartolo · Lima, Peru · Reef break
Local time — · Sunrise 05:33 · Sunset 18:10
Reading the ocean.
SWELLRADAR is requesting a verified marine run for El Huaico.
Spot intelligence.
El Huaico is promoted from a generic beach marker to its documented exposed reef profile. South swell, east wind and a falling low tide now receive the strongest fit.
Profile source · Surf-Forecast El Huaico guideProfile geometry
Swell axis S · 180°
Offshore wind from N · Advanced profile
Wave
Consistent exposed reef peak
Sharp reef with urchins and shells
Swell window
S groundswell
0.8–3.4 m offshore ranking band
Clean wind
E offshore
Applied to wind scoring
Tide window
Low tide · falling preferred
Qualitative timing guidance
Field guide
Read the break.
Character · setup · local read
Field guide
Read the break.
Character
01El Huaico is defined by consistent exposed reef peak over sharp reef with urchins and shells. The shape can change with swell angle, period and the active section, so the live score should always be paired with a visual check from shore.
Best setup
02S groundswell swell, e offshore and low tide · falling preferred form the profile baseline. SWELLRADAR treats 0.8–3.4 m as a working range, not a guarantee of breaking-wave size.
Lineup read
03This is an advanced profile: positioning, entry and exit should be assessed before committing. Pay particular attention to sea urchins and sharp shells, rip currents, exposed reef. Local signs and advice always take priority.
Know before you paddle
Live conditions and local advice always override this profile.
Optional community layerRecent surfer reportsVoluntary and potentially incomplete. Not used for the forecast or Surf Score.
The break
Reef break
Advanced. Works best with S groundswell swell.
Timing
E offshore
Low tide · falling preferred. Re-check local observations and the lineup before you paddle out.
Data note
Model data unavailable
SWELLRADAR withholds numerical conditions, scores and surf windows until a quality-checked marine forecast is available.