Punta Hermosa, just South of Lima is famous for being Peru's big wave location. This area of headlands, reefs and coves tends to focus the swell energy creating ideal surfing conditions. The largest wave's in South America can be found at Pico Alto. Wind conditions in Peru are often very light and this in turn creates glassy waves year round. Because most of the surf spots in Peru are reef point breaks, paddling out when it's big is not a problem. Water temperatures are comfortable. In the summer you can wear just baggies or a spring suit. In the winter either a spring or full suit depending on conditions.
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La Herradura (view video)
Wave Quality: World Class
Wave type: Point Break
Direction: Left
Power: Hollow & Fast
Length: 150 to 300 metres
Bottom: Sandy with rocks
Size: 5ft – 10ft. |
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Cerro Azul (view video)
Wave Quality: World Class
Wave type: Point Break
Direction: Left
Power: Hollow, Fast & Fun
Length: 50 to 150 metres (good day up to 300 m!)
Bottom: Sandy with rocks
Size: 3ft – 8ft |
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Pico Alto (view video)
Wave Quality: Totally Epic
Wave type: Rock
Direction: Left & Right
Power: Hollow, Fast & Powerful
Length: 50 to 150 metres
Bottom: Sandy with rocks
Size: 8ft – 16ft |
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Peñascal
Wave Quality:World Class
Wave type: Boulder
Direction: Right
Power: Hollow, Fast & Powerful
Length: 50 to 150 metres
Bottom: Sandy with rocks
Size: 5ft – 12ft |
