Below you'll find information on waves within 10km of the camp. Many of these are within walking distance of the camp (which is between km 41 and 42), and all of these waves can be reached with the "daily transport to the local waves" included in your surf camp stay.

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, 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.

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.

San Bartolo

Location:
51 km south of Lima.

Kind of wave:
Reef-break, right and left, strong, formed, with a tubular section on a good day. Any level of surfing.

Sea performance:
Cold water, waves all the year.
Average temperature: 16°C

Weather:
Hot in summer, reaches the 28°C. It will not go below 12°C in winter.

 

Santa Maria

52 km south of Lima.

Kind of wave:
Beach break, tubular section on a good day, right wave, recommended for advanced surfers, best to surf this wave before a swell or after one.

Sea performance:
Cold water, waves all the year.
Average temperature: 16°C

Weather:
Hot in summer, reaches the 28°C. It will not go bellow 12°C in winter.

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