LIMA - City of the Kings

Arica Lurin-Peru

• Location:
• 39 km south of Lima, in the Lurin district.
• Kind of wave:
• Beach breaks, rights, lefts
• Sea performance:
• Cold water, best period in Peruvian summer (November to March); 100% consistent.
• Weather:
• Moderate, moist, depending the season.
• Cold with light rains or hot average temperature between 12°C and 28°C. Cold period from April to October, warm from November to March.

Pulpos

• Location:
• 40 km south of Lima
• Kind of wave:
• Beach breaks, rights
• Sea performance:
• Cold water, best period in Peruvian summer (November to March); 100% consistent.
• Weather:
• Average temperature between 12°C and 28°C. Cold period from April to October; warm from November to March.

Silencio

• This wave is not recommended. A big swell has to hit to get the right conditions.
• Better for swimming.

Señoritas

• Location:
• 41 km south of Lima.
• Kind of wave:
• Reef-break, strong left, long and tubular.
• It does reach 3 metres. Not recommended for beginners: Better for more advanced surfers (those in good shape).
• Sea performance:
• Cold water, variable current depending on the waves. Best period is in winter (May to October), with the highs of the north hemisphere. Waves all the year.
• Average temperature: 16°C.
• Weather:
• In summer it’s very warm. In winter, use a 3x2 wetsuit. Temperatures range from 12 C to 28 C. .

Caballeros

• Location:
• 41 km south of Lima, off the old highway. .
• Kind of wave:
• Reef-break, good right, long and tubular.
• It does reach 3 metres. Beginners recommended and advanced.
• Sea performance:
• Cold water, variable current depending on the waves. Good waves year round.
• Average temperature: 16°C.
• Weather:
• In summer it’s very warm. In winter use 3x2 wetsuit. Temperatures between 12 and 28 C/

Pico Alto

• Location:
• 42 km south of Lima, Punta Hermosa district.
• Kind of wave:
• Outer-reef, rights eventually lefts. It can reach 8 to 10 metres. Waves; strong, long, with tubular section. Breaks 1 km from shore. only for advanced surfers in excellent condition.
• Sea performance:
• Cold water (more so in winter). smooth current. Better in the winter (May to October) with the highs of the north hemisphere. Waves all year.
• Average temperature: 16°C.
• Weather:
• In summer very hot, reaching 28°C. In winter it’s moderate, but does not get below 12°C

Playa Norte

• Location:
• 42 km south of Lima.
• Kind of wave:
• Reef break, rights. With proper conditions it’s an excellent ride. It works better with low tide.
• Sea performance:
• Cold water, light current, best period is winter (June to September) 100% consistent.
• Weather:
• Temperatures between 12 and 28 C. Use a 3X2 wetsuit in the cold months (June to September)

El Paso

• Location:
• 42 km south of Lima.
• Kind of wave:
• Reef break, rights. With proper conditions it’s an excellent ride. It works better with low tide and glassy water. Not for beginners.
• Sea performance:
• Cold water, light current, best period is Peruvian winter. 100% consistent.
• Weather:
• Average temperature between 28°C and 12°C. Cold period from April to October and warm from November to March.

Punta Hermosa/La Isla

• Location:
• 42 km south of Lima.
• Kind of wave:
• Rights, strong, big and fast, tubular sections.
• Sea performance:
• Cold water, waves all the year.
• Average temperature: 16°C.
• Weather:
• Very hot in summer 28°C; in winter 12°C.

La Puntilla

• Location:
• 42 km south of Lima.
• Kind of wave:
• Rights, small, good for beginners
• Sea performance:
• Cold water, waves all the year.
• Average temperature: 16°C.
• Weather:
• Very hot in summer 28°C; in winter 12°C.

Kontiki

• Location:
• 42 km south of Lima.
• Kind of wave:
• Rights and Lefts, Big, not for beginners
• Sea performance:
• Cold water, waves all the year.
• Average temperature: 16°C.
• Weather:
• Very hot in summer 28°C; in winter 12°C.

Punta Rocas

• Location:
• 44 km south of Lima, in the district of Punta Negra
• Kind of wave:
• Reef-break, left and right, long, big and strong with tubular section. 4 meters, recommended for beginners and advanced surfers.
• Sea performance:
• Cold water, variable current, waves all the year. Best period is in the winter (May to October).
• Average temperature: 16°C.
• Weather:
• Hot in the summer 28°C; in winter not less than 12°C.

Santa Rosa

• Location:
• 44 km south of Lima.
• Kind of wave:
• Reef-break, left, strong, fast, with tubular section. Reaches 4 meters, not for beginners
• Sea performance:
• Cold water, light current (in highs the current gets very strong near the shore). Best period is in summer with north highs.
• Average temperature: 16°C.
• Weather:
• Summers are hot 28°C; in winter not less than 12°C.

El Huaico

• Location:
• 50 km south of Lima
• Kind of wave:
• El huaico.-reef-break, left wave, formed, with tubular section, the speed of the wave varies depending on the swell, small and medium waves from 1 to 2 meters.
• Peña Rosa is a left wave; strong, formed with tubular section, medium-high waves, up to 3 meters high. Neither beach is recommended for beginners.
• Sea performance:
• Waves all year, especially with north swell.
• Average temperature: 16° C.
• Weather:
• Summers are hot reaching 28°C; in winter it goes down to 12°C.

Peñascal

• Location:
• 51 km south of Lima.
• Kind of wave:
• Reef-break, right, strong, tubular section. Considered one of the stronger waves south of Lima. The wave reaches 4 meters.
• Sea performance:
• Cold water, waves all the year.
• Average temperature: 16°C. Not recommended for beginners.
• Weather:
• Summers are hot reaching 28°C; in winter it goes down to 12°C.