The 10 Best Waves for Surfing in Peru

Summer is about to arrive, surely you are wondering where can I practice surfing? Where are the best tubes? What are the 10 best WAVES for SURFING IN PERU? Peruvian surfing has been a protagonist in important international tournaments, thanks to the performance of our surfers who practice this sport with great passion. A sport that boasts a coastline of over 3000 kilometers bathed by the Pacific Ocean, where incredible waves are born for both beginners and professionals.

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 List of the 10 best Waves for SURFING IN PERU

 

1. Lobitos

Lobitos is located in Talara, province of the Piura department. This beach has become the favorite spot for national and foreign surfers, due to the quality of its left waves, the largest in South America. It has waves like Panic Point and El Hueco (Lobitos) that can reach up to 3 meters, very aggressive waves. We cannot fail to mention that it has days with perfect and magical tubes. Difficulty Level: Intermediate

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2. Cabo Blanco

Cabo Blanco belongs to the district of El Alto de Talara, in the Piura department. Considered the best wave for SURFING IN PERU, as its waves form a perfect tube from start to finish. The size ranges from 2 to 3 meters on average, with its largest wave reaching up to 4 meters. It has a perfect tubular left Reef-Break wave. Its proximity to the rocks makes it dangerous and challenging. Difficulty Level: Intermediate – Professionals

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3. Pico Alto

Punta Hermosa is a district of Lima located between Kms. 42 and 46 of the Panamericana Sur. This is where this beach with strong, long, and tubular right waves of approximately 8 to 10 meters is located. Difficulty Level: Professionals – Experienced

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4. La Herradura

A beach located in the district of Chorrillos, in the city of Lima. It features strong, large, and tubular left Point break waves, with heights ranging from 2 to 4 meters. The recommended season is year-round. Difficulty Level: Experienced  

5. Chicama

Considered the legendary wave for being the longest in the world. It offers a ride of approximately 2 kilometers long and lasting 2.30 minutes. Chicama is located in the province of Ascope, department of La Libertad. The wave type is Point-Break, with the longest left in the world and 2 meters high. Thanks to the onshore wind, the waves break perfectly all day. Difficulty Level: Beginners – Intermediates  

6. Pacasmayo

Also located in the La Libertad department, in the province of Pacasmayo. The wave type is Point-Break, long, strong, and well-formed, which can reach heights of 3 to 4 meters, with a 2-kilometer ride. Difficulty Level: Intermediate – Advanced  

7. Makaha

Located in the Playas de la Costa Verde circuit in the city of Lima. Accessible through Bajada Balta in Miraflores. It is a beach recommended for beginners, with waves of low height ranging from 1 to 2 meters. The wave type is Point-Break, long and well-formed, predominantly featuring right waves. Difficulty Level: Beginner  

8. San Gallan

An island located in the province of Pisco, department of Ica. The wave type is reef and rock, right-hand direction with strong and fast force. It has a height of 1.5 meters up to 2.8 meters. Difficulty Level: Intermediate    

9. Cerro Azul

Located in the Lima department, at kilometer 132 of the Panamericana Sur. It features tubular left waves with heights of approximately 2 to 3 meters. It is worth mentioning that the wave usually breaks in front of the sea. Difficulty Level: Beginners - Intermediates     10. Peñascal

Located in the district of San Bartolo, this beach is at kilometer 51 of the Panamericana Sur. The wave type is Reef-Break in a right-hand direction, with strong and well-formed force, featuring a tubular section. Its height reaches approximately 4 meters.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate