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El Hueco: surf spot in Lobitos
- Wave
- Reef break, left-hander
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- NNW (offshore wind: SSE)
- Best tide
- low to mid, rising (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Apr – Oct: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Water temperature
- 17–23°C (shorty or rash vest (warmest) to 3/2 mm (coldest))
- Location
- Lobitos, Peru (-4.4521, -81.2910)
Other surf spots in Lobitos
- Lobitos: Reef break, left-hander, for advanced surfers, faces N (offshore wind: S), best tide: mid to high
- Baterias: Beach break, left-hander, for advanced surfers, faces NNW (offshore wind: SSE), best tide: mid to high
- Cabo Blanco: Reef break, left-hander, for advanced surfers, faces N (offshore wind: S), best tide: low to mid, rising
- Negritos: Beach break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces N (offshore wind: S), best tide: all tides
Places to stay near El Hueco
- Lobitos Eco Lodge (0.4 km away): Hotel
- Hotel Aloha Lobitos (0.6 km away): Hotel
- Hotel Aitama (0.6 km away): Hotel
- Wayra (0.7 km away): Hotel
- Los Muelles Surfcamp (0.7 km away): Surf camp
- Hotel Navego (0.7 km away): Hotel
- Lobitos Surf Paradise (0.7 km away): Hotel
- Punta Lobitos Albergue (0.7 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near El Hueco
- Playa Piscinas (0.9 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf El Hueco?
El Hueco is in Lobitos, where the best surf season is Apr – Oct (April, May, June, July, August, September and October). It works best at this tide: low to mid, rising. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the SSE.
What wind is offshore at El Hueco?
El Hueco faces NNW, so wind from the SSE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the NNW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf El Hueco?
The best tide at El Hueco is low to mid, rising, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is El Hueco good for beginners?
El Hueco is for advanced surfers.
Where can I stay near El Hueco?
The nearest places to stay are Lobitos Eco Lodge (0.4 km away), Hotel Aloha Lobitos (0.6 km away), Hotel Aitama (0.6 km away) and Wayra (0.7 km away). Swell Cabin lists 27 places to stay within 10 km of Lobitos.
What is the surf forecast for El Hueco?
Swell Cabin rates El Hueco hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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