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Lima

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Peru, South America

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Lima Peru, South America

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GENERAL This Region covers the 250km from Lima south. The coastal area is a spectacular desert running directly into the ocean. Beaches, headlands and coves abound - providing an enormous range of surfing posibilities. The area around Punta Hermosa has a very high density of quality surf spots CLIMATE This area is dry all year: it never rains. The winter can be cold and the beaches are often covered in sea-fog. Summer is better, but you will still get foggy days. Summer is summer, with warm sunny days and very crowded beaches! SPOTS The area is full of quality surfing, with point-breaks such as La Herradura, Punta Rocas and Cerro Azul being the best known; as well as offshore reefs for big-wave riders such as Pico Alto and Kon Tiki. Rock-reefs abound, with horror shows such as Penascal being there for the brave. For the air-generation, try the beach breaks of Lima and Explosivos to the south. CROWDS Apart from the best known spots, in summer - you will find uncrowded quality spots all year. Peru has a small, dedicated and excelent local surfing population, with few international visitors. FAME In 1965, Felipe Pomar became World Champion at Punta Rocas, and is not surprsingly something of a national hero! Javier Swayne is the current Latin American sub 18 champion, and Sofia Mulanovich is competing in the world championship (and probably about to win despite being only 17......) Suerte!

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24C° - 75F°

21C° - 70F°

19C° - 66F°

18C° - 64F°

19C° - 66F°

21C° - 70F°

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29C° - 84F°

27C° - 81F°

19C° - 66F°

19C° - 66F°

21C° - 70F°

27C° - 81F°

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Spots sand-bar reef-rocky beach-break point-break beach-break point-break point-break reef-rocky point-break beach-break point-break beach-break reef-rocky reef-rocky point-break beach-break beach-break reef-rocky reef-rocky beach-break sand-bar point-break reef-rocky point-break reef-rocky reef-rocky beach-break

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beach-break point-break sand-bar point-break point-break reef-rocky reef-rocky beach-break point-break beach-break beach-break point-break beach-break beach-break reef-rocky beach-break reef-rocky reef-rocky beach-break beach-break

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Ala Moana Arica Asia - Palmas Barranquito Boca Leon Bujama Caballeros Camotal Caplina Cascadas Cerro Azul Conchan Donesia El Huayco El Paso Explosivos Inferniio Izquierditas Kon Tiki La Caleta La Ensenada La Herradura La Isla La Pampilla La Playita La Timba Las Brisas Makaha Mar Azul Palillos Paraiso Pena Rosa Penascal Pepinos Pico Alto Playa Blanca Playa Norte Playa Sur Puerto Fiel Puerto Nuevo Puerto Viejo Pulpos Punta Corrientes Punta Rocas Punta Roquitas Puntilla Quebrada Redondo Regatas

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all surfers experienced surfers experienced surfers all surfers experienced surfers experienced surfers experienced surfers experienced surfers all surfers experienced surfers all surfers experienced surfers experienced surfers all surfers all surfers

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beach-break reef-rocky beach-break beach-break point-break point-break reef-rocky beach-break beach-break beach-break sand-bar beach-break beach-break beach-break beach-break

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San Bartolo San Gallan San Pedro Santa Maria Santa Rosa Señoritas Silencios Sol y Mar Tercerita Totoritas Triangulo Un-named Villa Waikiki Wakama

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Ala Moana

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality standard wave all surfers Sometimes break

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sand-bar left ordinary, fun, short (<50m) normal (50 to 150m) Sandy

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starts working at less than 1m - 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+ South, South,

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Good left, starts from 0.50 to 2.0, it is located in La Costa Verde to the right of Triangulo, sometimes great tubes. near a city instant access (<5mn) easy public access 4x4

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empty empty rocks, It's better to surf it in winter in good swells, you park your car in the sand on Triangulo wich is called Playa Dulce, get into the ocean and go right of triangulo and you're going to see the wave if it is breaking. This is a very good spot for all kinds of surfers.

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Arica

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality regional classic, don't miss it experienced surfers Don't know

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reef-rocky right and left hollow, powerful, ledgey, short (<50m) normal (50 to 150m) Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)

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Low and mid tide Rising and Falling Tides starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+ NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South, NorthEast, East, SouthEast,

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Right off the Pan Am highway about 40 km south of Lima. Just above Playa Pulpos, marked on the highway as Playa Arica. a little drive instant access (<5mn) easy public access

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empty few people urchin, rips, rocks, A thick and ledgy two way reef peak. Best when big, from 6-10'. Needs a good combination of swell and no wind. Rides more like a beach break when small with shifting peaks. When big a peak shows up with tubes. Often closes out. Usually empty...but Peruvians are into trends in that some surf spots become popular for a year or so and then fall out of favor. Arica is largely underrated and overlooked.

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Asia - Palmas

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Alternative Name

Palmas

Quality standard wave all surfers Regular

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beach-break right and left hollow, fast, powerful, short (<50m) normal (50 to 150m) Sandy

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starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+

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Asia hosts a bunch of resort 95km south of Lima on the Panamericana. Las Palmas is one of the beaches there. a little drive instant access (<5mn) OK private access

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few people crowded private,

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Barranquito

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality standard wave all surfers Regular

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point-break left fun, short (<50m) normal (50 to 150m) Sandy with rock

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Low and mid tide Falling Tide starts working at less than 1m - 3ft and holds up to 1m+ / 3ft+ SouthWest, NorthEast,

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In Lima, chorrillos "Circuito de playas" In the costa verde. near a city instant access (<5mn) easy public access

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few people crowded rocks, In front of the beach there's a site for parking. - When you are entering the water always paddle near the rocks in the side...it's easier. Acces by the sqnd or the Rocks. There are tube sections..rarely..on good days. It is pretty cool.. You go in your car and park it, and then you go inside the water.. it's really easy, the acces and the waves are there to have fun. This spot is great for beginners or standard surfers.

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Boca Leon

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Alternative Name

Boca Lion

Quality standard wave all surfers Very consistent (150 day/year)

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beach-break right and left hollow, powerful, short (<50m) short (<50m) Sandy

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All tides Rising and Falling Tides starts working at less than 1m - 3ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+ NorthWest, North, NorthEast, West, East, SouthWest, South, SouthEast, NorthWest, North, NorthEast, West, East, SouthWest, South, SouthEast,

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Take the Panamericana sur until KM 80. There is a short dirt road, you drive like 50 meters until you pass San Antonio. Drive until you reach a sentry box.

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a little drive instant access (<5mn) easy private access 4x4

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empty few people private,

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Bujama

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Alternative Name

La Caleta

Quality regional classic, don't miss it all surfers Sometimes break

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point-break left hollow, fast, powerful, short (<50m) normal (50 to 150m) Sandy with rock

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Low tide only starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+ NorthWest, North, West, SouthWest, South,

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In the Panamericana Highway turn when you see a sign that reads "Bujama" between Kms. 85-90 follow the road to the left, pass through 2 tunnels, park your car and walk to the south, you will find a wave close to a hill. a little drive a good walk (15-30mn) easy private access

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empty empty private, Even though this is a private beach and surfing is forbiden, you can surf here during winter months. It needs a big swell to break and normally is good when all the rest of the beaches close out.

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Caballeros

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality regional classic, don't miss it experienced surfers Don't know

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point-break right fast, fun, short (<50m) normal (50 to 150m) Sandy with rock

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All tides starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+ West, SouthWest, East,

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In the area of El Silenco, take a right (when heading south) at about km38 on the Panamerican (the old road), through any of the passages between the roadside restaurants (avoid the suicidal Maitre D's who'll throw themselves under your vehicule to try and get your trade....) Head for thw new apartment complexes (yeuch) and the line of small eateries on the cliff top. Steps down to the beach. Great view of Senoritas and Caballeros.

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a little drive instant access (<5mn) easy public access

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empty crowded urchin, rips, Park at the cliff top by the food stalls, get to know the guys, they'll keep an eye on your car; the food is pretty good and cheap in these places as well if you feel like returning the favor. A fun wave when small, which can get very hollow and fast in the right conditions. It can get pretty powerful and rewards with great barrels. One of a set of 'regional classic' waves in this short section of coastline. One of the best rights in the area. Definately worth a visit.

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Camotal

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Alternative Name

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Quality standard wave all surfers Rarely break(5day/year)

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reef-rocky left fast, normal (50 to 150m) Long (150 to 300 m) Sandy with rock

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Access near a city hard to find public access by boat only

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By boat, it's between San Lorenzo island and La Punta.

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empty empty you can go to La Punta by car and then you have to rent a boat and go to the spot, you can paddle too, but it takes an hour. El Camotal is like a tiny island, it breaks once in a year. It's a left wave of 1 meter to 3 meters.

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Caplina

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Alternative Name

Caplinas

Quality regional classic, don't miss it pros or kamikazes only ! Very consistent (150 day/year)

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point-break right and left hollow, fast, powerful, ledgey, short (<50m) short (<50m) Flat rocks with sand

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Low and mid tide Falling Tide starts working at 3.0m-3.5m / 10ft-12ft and holds up to 5m / 16ft and over NorthWest, West, SouthWest, East, SouthEast,

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Go to la Herradura and instead of going to the point walk 100 yards north until you get near Salto del Fraile, get in where there is a peak with the heaviest lip of Lima. near a city instant access (<5mn) OK public access

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empty empty rips, rocks, pollution, Well paddle hard, you have to be in a great condition, also mentally, and hold on to your b@alls because you might just loose them. Well heaviest lip around, breaks on top of a sunken boat, you could probably call it artificial, be careful no one knows exactly what's underneath the wave. Heavy, out there for the brave.

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Cascadas

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Alternative Name

Playa las Cascadas

Quality standard wave all surfers Don't know

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beach-break right and left hollow, fun, short (<50m) normal (50 to 150m) Sandy

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Rising and Falling Tides starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+ NorthWest, West,

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Go down to the "Costa Verde" it's in front of the life-guard base. instant access (<5mn) easy

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empty empty Good for bodyboard !

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Cerro Azul

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality world class experienced surfers Don't know

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point-break left hollow, fast, fun, normal (50 to 150m) Long (150 to 300 m) Sandy with rock

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Low and mid tide Rising Tide starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+ West, SouthWest, NorthEast, East,

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Drive 130 km south from Lima on the Pan American highway.. past many excelent surf spots... to the village of Cerro Azul. The surf spot is obvious!! day trip instant access (<5mn) easy

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empty crowded urchin, Easy paddle out when small, gets hairy when big. A happy alternative is to go in off the jetty (big jump) and paddle accross. A hollow wave, starts on sand bottom by the rocks and pulls hollow over some un-seen rocks. Easy going most of the time, but as it has a small take off zone, when it gets good it gets crowded, especially in summer when the town is a tourist destination. The locals rip, but are generally friendly if you show respect Really neat place, with a great wave. Also you can surf around the pier as this holds waves and on the beach breaks stretching north from the village. Great seafood.

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Conchan

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality regional classic, don't miss it experienced surfers Don't know

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beach-break right and left hollow, fast, short (<50m) normal (50 to 150m) Sandy

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Low and mid tide Rising Tide starts working at less than 1m - 3ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+ NorthWest, West, SouthWest, NorthEast, East, SouthEast,

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a little drive instant access (<5mn) easy public access

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few people crowded pollution, Conchan has three spots - all situated under the obvious industrial jetty. On the south side ther is the biggest and best wave, which breaks both left (away from the pier), and right. To the north of the Pier the wave also froms a peak - going left and right. A little further north there is another right. Only the wave on the south side holds the bigger swell (up to 8ft). The others close out below thid size. Although this is a fast hollow wave, the take-off is less critical than at Explosivos - here you are unlikely to get a face full of sand when you bite it! One of the best quality beach breaks in the area. However due to proximity to Lima it can get crowded when it is working well, especially with body-boarders.

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Donesia

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality standard wave all surfers Regular

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reef-rocky left hollow, fast, fun, short (<50m) normal (50 to 150m) Boulders

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Mid and high tide Rising Tide starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+ NorthWest, North, NorthWest,

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By the Panamericana Sur highway on km. 46 in "La Quebrada" beach, next to Punta Hermosa between La Isla and Punta Rocas, easy access. a little drive instant access (<5mn) easy public access 4x4

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empty few people urchin, rocks, private, nudist, Very fast left with hollow sections, good fun wave for aerials, snaps, and barrels! One of the best in the area.

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El Huayco

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality standard wave experienced surfers Very consistent (150 day/year)

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reef-rocky left fast, fun, short (<50m) short (<50m) Boulders

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All tides Rising and Falling Tides starts working at less than 1m - 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+ NorthWest, West, SouthWest, NorthEast, East, SouthEast,

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From the settlement of Santa Rosa walk south past the point of Santa Rosa, across the dry river bed and pretty much in front of this is El Huayco. a little drive a short walk (5-15mn) OK public access

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few people crowded rocks, This is a useful spot as it works on all tides and with small swell. However care is needed at low tide as it is a shore-break on rocks. Nothing too serious but not for everyone. Usually left, but sometimes get a short right working. Along with Arica and Explosivos, El Huayco is usually surfed when the point breaks are not working due to lack of swell. A fun wave, not as consistently good as other spots in the area - but on its day can produce great waves (see photos!)

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El Paso

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality regional classic, don't miss it experienced surfers Don't know

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point-break right hollow, fast, powerful, short (<50m) normal (50 to 150m) Boulders

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starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+ SouthWest, South,

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it's located next to Punta Hermosa at 43 kilometers south of lime ask to the surfers and them will give you exactly how to reach the beach. a little drive instant access (<5mn) easy public access

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empty few people urchin, rocks, it is very easy to get there brothas and sistas, but be careful of the big boulders full of sea urchins very good with the right swell condition, not crowded, pretty dangerous rocks (bigs) powerfull

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Explosivos

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality regional classic, don't miss it experienced surfers Don't know

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beach-break right and left hollow, fast, short (<50m) short (<50m) Sandy

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Low and mid tide Rising Tide starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+ NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South, NorthEast, East,

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This spot is found almost exactly halfway down the long sandy beach between Punta Rocas and Punta Negra. Usually identifiable by a high concentration of surfers. Form the hights of Punta Rocas, Expolsivos can be seen peeling of a sand-bar in the middle of the beach.

a little drive instant access (<5mn) easy public access

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few people crowded This spot does not hold big swell, so when other spots (especially the point breaks) are not working head for Explosivos. Get out there early as the frequent onshore winds (even very light ones) can spoil this wave. When it is working it gets pretty competitive - especially as it is a favourite haunt of body-boarders. Explosivos produces short, fast rides often giving perfect barrels before 'exploding' onto the shore-break. Broken boards (not to mention bones) occur due to the shallowness of the water. When it is good - it is very good.

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Inferniio

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Alternative Name

Inferniioj

Quality world class all surfers Very consistent (150 day/year)

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Very fast wave, very fun, bodyboard and surfboard. Rights and left.

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Inferniio is in Ancon, Lima, Peru. Find somebody to show you

a little drive instant access (<5mn) by boat only

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empty empty To surf it well just have fun and be kamikaze when its 2 meters. Overall a very goodwave. You just park your boat at about 75-100 meters from the beach. No car access. Sunny, a little polluted, a short beach. The most epic wave i have ever surfed

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Izquierditas

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Alternative Name

1er muelle

Quality standard wave all surfers Very consistent (150 day/year)

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starts working at less than 1m - 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+ SouthWest, NorthEast, East, SouthEast,

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In san bartolo beach, in the km 45,6 northern panamericana... in front of the houses. near a city instant access (<5mn) easy public access

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few people crowded A fun spot.. easy to surf I love it... perfect for a fun and relaxing day.

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Kon Tiki

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality regional classic, don't miss it experienced surfers Don't know

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All tides Rising and Falling Tides starts working at 2.0m-2.5m / 6ft-8ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft+ NorthWest, West, SouthWest, NorthEast, East, SouthEast,

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Access from Punta Hermosa beach (43km south of Lima) and paddle out (500+m) to the obvious peak between La Isla (north) and Punta Rocas (south). Alternatively paddle out from the north side of Punta Rocas; more white water but slightly shorter paddle. a little drive instant access (<5mn) OK public access paddle > 20mn or boat

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empty few people rips, Bring your Guns - this wave is sometimes considered as a training ground for Pico Alto. As with Pico Alto, this is break is a long way out to sea: positioning oneself is hard - especially when the sets are widely spaced - and getting it wrong is not fun. Tides are relatively unimportant - if the swell is there - it works. This spot is less powerful, less hollow that Pico Alto, but is nonetheless a very serious wave. This can be a reasonable option when other breaks are crowded (on an intermediate swell) as few people bother to paddle out here. As with all these south-Lima beaches : crowds in summer only.

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La Caleta

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Alternative Name

Las Ruinas, Pachacamac

Quality regional classic, don't miss it all surfers Regular

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Mid and high tide Rising Tide starts working at less than 1m - 3ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+ SouthWest, South, North,

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Go to the Panamericana Sur and you have to enter a dirt road just before a bridge in Km. 31 aprox, make a right turn and park in the sand. Inf ront of Club Pachacamac. a little drive instant access (<5mn) OK public access 4x4

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empty few people pollution, Don't go alone because it is dangerous and you dont want to get robbed. It is always best to park in the sand and go at least with another car. Beach break, hollow tubes and if you catch it glassy you will surf some Indo level tubes. In summer season is not dangerous to leave your car. If you like beach breaks, this is a MUST.

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La Ensenada

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Alternative Name

Ensalada

Quality regional classic, don't miss it experienced surfers Sometimes break

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sand-bar left hollow, fast, powerful, normal (50 to 150m) Long (150 to 300 m) Sandy with rock

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Low tide only Rising and Falling Tides starts working at 2.0m-2.5m / 6ft-8ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+ SouthWest, South, North, NorthEast, East,

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beach beside highway 4km before Totorita All cars accese.

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empty few people locals, Park car where you can see it. Great waves, consistance and very strong like north of peru Wait for the "day" sometimes the best of all

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La Herradura

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality world class experienced surfers Don't know

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La Herradura is on the obvious headland south of Lima city. Follow the 'Circuito des Playas' south past Barranco, and past the Regatta Club. The last beach has a parking; from here walk along under the cliffs. Chose your entry point carefully. near a city instant access (<5mn) easy public access

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crowded ultra-crowded urchin, If its not too big you can go in right on the point off a blocky ledge paddle out 20-30m into the take off zone. Good timing obligatory. The take-off on the point is steep, fast and crowded, the wave holds a good section then fattens and slows, before picking up speed again for a freight-train run into a barreling finish Above it says ´normal day´ of 50m.... actually a normal day it doesn´t work at all... but when it does it is at least 150m: all or nothing here! Despite being so close to the city, this is a beautiful spot. OK so its not Tahiti, but it has its own charm, and the wave is real quality. Awesome..... Apart from the fact that the spot requires a big swell to be running before it starts working, it has to be one of the best waves in Peru. Given the slightly sectiony nature, it can hold crowds with intermediate take-off spots.

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La Isla

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality regional classic, don't miss it experienced surfers Don't know

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All tides starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+ West, SouthWest, South, East, SouthEast,

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This spot is right in front of the resort of Punta Hermosa, at 43km on the Panamerican (South). a little drive instant access (<5mn) easy public access

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few people ultra-crowded urchin, Park up front in Punta Hermosa. Two access points for the wave. Either go to the middle of the bay and paddle directly ou, usually there is a direct channel to the wave, or walk right to the small headland/island and go in off the narrowest part of the causeway, paddeling through the remnants of the soft left.

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La Isla is essentially a right, but a softer left wave peels most days. On big days this re-forms close to the beach and is enjoyed mostly by bodyboarders. The right, picks up steeply out in the middle of the bay over a rock platform, giving quality waves. In really big conditions, the bommie can throw up some huge faces. However, as it is between Pica Alta and Kon Tiki, it is less famous than these bigger brothers. This area has little tidal movement, so the quality of the wave depends more on the size of the swell than on the tide. Usually a mellow beach, but it can be one of the more popular places around, so the usual problems can and do occur: thankfully Peruvians are pretty cool people and haven't (yet) been influenced by the American and European 'attitude surfers'.... A very popular spot, due to the quality of the wave, and to the fact that it is one of the few good rights in the area (see als Caballeros). A challenging wave as the take-off is fickle.

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La Pampilla

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality sloppy all surfers Don't know

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point-break right powerful, ordinary, fun, short (<50m) normal (50 to 150m) Flat rocks

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All tides Rising and Falling Tides starts working at less than 1m - 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+ West, East,

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Go down to La Costa Verde, passing La Rosa Nautica, two beaches to the North. There is a big notice saying "Pampilla at the right". day trip instant access (<5mn) easy public access

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empty crowded pollution, You have to park your car just at the side of the road to the sea very close to the edge so that you don´t get the back of your car crashed by others. The beach is at the side of the road. There is usually no one else than surfers in the beach. There is no sand and it is just a surfing place. There is also a little kiosko where you can leave your stuff and buy wax and food. I think it is a great place to surf and it is a good place for all, experienced and beginners in surfing.

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La Playita

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Alternative Name

Cabo Negro

Quality world class experienced surfers Sometimes break

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reef-rocky left hollow, fast, powerful, fun, short (<50m) normal (50 to 150m) Sandy with rock

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La Playita or Cabo Negro is located 121 kms south of Lima. You can get there if you go in the Panamerica Sur. It is beside Puerto Fiel. The wave is a left and is very hollow with nice tubes. The entrance to the water may be very dangerous because you have to descend some cliffs to reach the shore.

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it`s located in Puerto Fiel beach (you can also surf there). Km-121.1/2 you have to walk after parking your car for about 10 min. the access is difficult so I suggest to ask for direction. If you wanna see the wave you can see it from the mirador (ask locals for direction).

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a little drive a short walk (5-15mn) OK public access

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few people few people rocks, It is advised only to surf it with a low or medium tide because when the tide is too high, the waves will crash with the cliff creating more waves that will make surf very difficult. Be careful when entering the water. Use booties and bring a camera because from the mirador you can take awesome pictures. It`s a great beach but only if you are experienced.

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La Timba

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality standard wave experienced surfers Very consistent (150 day/year)

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reef-rocky right and left powerful, normal (50 to 150m) Long (150 to 300 m) Boulders

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All tides Rising and Falling Tides starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+ NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South, NorthEast, East,

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Drive south from Lima towards Punta Hermosa/Silencio. Turn off at Playa Silencio from the Pan Am Highway. Easy to find. a little drive instant access (<5mn) easy public access paddle > 20mn or boat

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empty empty urchin, rips, rocks, La Timba is a rarely surfed spot in a wave rich area. Long slow left and right lines. Very consistent, always something surfable. A shifty peak over a rock reef, no tubes to speak of. A long paddle from Playa Silencio. Rarely worth the effort but never crowded either. A great longboarding wave when it is working. Can hold big surf. A lonely spot...but a respite from crowds if you don't want to drive very far. Nice drops but lackluster shoulders.

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Las Brisas

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality standard wave all surfers Don't know

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beach-break right and left hollow, ordinary, fun, short (<50m) short (<50m) Sandy

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All tides Rising and Falling Tides starts working at less than 1m - 3ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+ NorthEast, SouthWest,

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You take the Panamericana South up until Asia, Mala to kilometer 97.5 there you turn right at the Texaco gas station. Near that there are lots of small shops and discoteques day trip instant access (<5mn) easy public access 4x4

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empty crowded You have to stand up very fast or you will lose the wave, also the tubulars are very fast. You should park your car just at the end of the road. It is very sunny and the sand is very hot. The wave sizes vary a lot. The beaches are full of people during the week ends in summer and in winter there isn´t a single soul I think this is a very good spot specially to practise floaters because tubulars form in and out a lot in the waves.

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Makaha

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality sloppy beginners Very consistent (150 day/year)

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right and left ordinary, fun, powerless, short (<50m) short (<50m) Boulders

Tide & Swell

All tides Rising and Falling Tides starts working at less than 1m - 3ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+ NorthWest, West,

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You go down the costa verde "green coast". AT the side of the well known restaurant La Rosa Nautica "Nautic Rose". Alos in front of the surf club Pacifico Sur "South Pacific".

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Right in the center of Miraflores (in Lima), is the beach south of Pampilla and right in front of the beach clubs. Taxi or drive your car. Parking lots are available. Pier restaurant Rosa Nautica is the landmark, canNOT miss it.

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near a city instant access (<5mn) easy public access 4x4

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few people crowded rocks, man-made danger (buoys etc...), pollution, http://www.peruazul.com The only problem are the robbers..once, someone stole my shoes...but not so dangerous..no violence, just keep an eye on your things. Nice wave...very cool, recomend big boards cause waves are very weak..and its difficult to grab a wave if you have a short board or bodyboard. I had a 8´2 and it worked perfect there... San Onofre style break, with the first break some 300 or more yards out, with a couple more breaks on the way to the beach. Rock beach; booties help. Paddle out through the center, then move left to the breakwater to get the channel outside. The paddle out kills most USA beach break surfers. There are lefts, but falling to the temptation to go left takes you inside where it's impossible to get back out. Simply move south and go back out through the channels. Right in town, with parking in front of the break. Crowded in summer (Nov to Apr) otherwise lonely. Very consistent. "No waves" means waist to head high. Closes out on bigger days, for which everyone moves south to Triangulos. Often has a strong current going north, once out past the breakwater. Inside the breakwater, it's the opposite, current takes you south to the pier and breakwater (but never into it - don't worry).

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General

Day dream spot for local surfing club members (3 surfing clubs in front of the break) as they can surf before and after work, or at lunch. Many red tide days, or "Maxi-pad alert" days with trash in the water, but biologically it's safe. Go to www.playasperu.com to check pollution levels.

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Mar Azul

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Alternative Name

Mara

Quality regional classic, don't miss it all surfers Very consistent (150 day/year)

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beach-break right and left hollow, fast, powerful, fun, short (<50m) normal (50 to 150m) Sandy

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All tides Falling Tide starts working at less than 1m - 3ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+ SouthWest, South, SouthEast, North,

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Go to the boulevard in Asia 97.5(cañete) and there's a short dirt road up to the beach, you park your car and when you get to the beach you go to your right (looking at the sea, the north)and if it is big prepare to break your boards in some awesome tubes!!! day trip instant access (<5mn) easy public access

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empty few people private, Execellent spot to launch airs.

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Palillos

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Alternative Name

Palillo

Quality regional classic, don't miss it experienced surfers Sometimes break

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point-break left powerful, normal (50 to 150m) Long (150 to 300 m) Sandy with rock

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High tide only Rising Tide starts working at 2.0m-2.5m / 6ft-8ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+

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Take the panamericana sur from lima to the south and continue driving until you reach km 116. There, to the right you will see an entrance will a wooden door. That is Palillos. a little drive a short walk (5-15mn) easy private access

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Paraiso

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality regional classic, don't miss it experienced surfers Sometimes break

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Panamericana norte, km 135, close to Huacho.

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In the kilometre 135 of the north panamericana take the deflection to the beach paraise, it is almost 9 kilometres on an asphalt road that has a lot or holes (the old road that takes you to the nudist beach of the ex president odria) to 3 kilometres there is a deflection to the right (a little tower of rocks) where the road will take you to the side of the laguna el paraiso (the road now is better than the asphalt road). This road will take you to the beach el paraiso big (little wave that is strong, and long with tubes sometimes) if you go up the road you will find playa paraiso chico or palmeritas.

near a city a short walk (5-15mn) OK public access 4x4

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few people few people urchin, Quick and thin board !

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Pena Rosa

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality standard wave all surfers Don't know

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Go to the settlement of Santa Rosa and park as far south as possible. Walk south past the dry river-bed and 'El Huayco' and continue to the first point. If you go to far you'll round the headland (Penascal) and see the bay of Playa Norte (San Bartolo) a little drive a short walk (5-15mn) OK public access

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empty few people rocks, This is mostly a left hand point break which works best on low-mid tides. A right is sometimes ridable. The atmosphere is usually pretty good, as it is not as 'hard core' as some spots in the area - and is a little less accessible! Well worth the walk. Yet another quality wave in this extremely wave-rich area.

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Penascal

Lima, Peru, South America

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Low and mid tide starts working at 1.5m-2m / 5ft-6ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft+ NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South, NorthEast, East, SouthEast,

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From San Bartolo - Playa Norte (los muelles), paddle out and to the obvious point break on the north (right) side of the bay a little drive instant access (<5mn) public access

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empty few people rips, rocks, Works on all swells, but is one of the rare breaks to work well on a South swell. The wave is very hard to pick up as the peak moveas around all the time - with minor variations of swell size and direction. Getting caught on the inside is not fun. Big and powerful wave when the swell is running. Breaks straight on to rocks and picks up very quickly out of the deep water to give a thick lip. A very good, but hard wave : great if you're up for it.

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Pepinos

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality regional classic, don't miss it all surfers Very consistent (150 day/year)

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You have to pass "chincha", which is near Cerro Azul, and then you turn right after passing some fruit sellers. You'd better go with a surfer that knows how to access this place, it's quite difficult for a tourist to access this secret spot. This place is off the Pan American about 60 miles south of Punta Hermosa. The road is unpaved, some through farmland fields and private property and then down the cliff to the beach. 4WD could be a plus but not absolutely needed.

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a little drive instant access (<5mn) hard to find public access 4x4

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empty empty rocks, If you go to this spot I'm sure you'll have a great time..surfing..the best is that in Pepinos , crowds don't exist..aloha.. It's a great wave. I've gone twice and I had great fun. Only few surfers know about this spot.. It's an adventure to access this place. You have to cross some very small rivers by car. The first time we went with a van, and when we were going, the road had become mud, the van couldn't go up the road, because of the rain. My uncle Edward and myself had to go to look for a policeman to rescue us, we had my father waiting for us with a pregnant women..but it was fun!!yeah!! You should go there but with a 4X4..aloha surfers.. It's a great left........... Have surfed this spot on my last two trips to Peru, both in March. 1st time it was 6-8 foot, fast and hairy left toofast for longboard. This year it was 4-6 foot ,glassy early, and much fun, still fast. Wait for sets sometime but when they came they pumped for 10 minutes. Everyone in the water was cool and courteous.

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Pico Alto

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality totally epic, in the top 30... pros or kamikazes only ! Don't know

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Find the beach break 'Playa Norte' in Punta Hermosa (43km south of Lima) and paddle out to the really obvious break (700m paddle) - or go in at Senoritas and do an equal length paddle. Or take a jet-ski! a little drive instant access (<5mn) easy public access paddle > 20mn or boat

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empty few people rips, This is one of the biggest waves in South America - holding waves upto 24 feet - bring a Gun in the 9-10 feet range. It draws big wave riders from all over the world and has recently seen tow-in surfing. The wave only works when the swell is big and everywhere else is closing out. Tides are relatively unimportant - if the swell is big enough, then it will work. To add to the fun - the distance from shore makes getting positioned (and staying in position) really hard. Being in the wrong place is bad. The big pacific swells which rock in tend to have big long sets (15-20 waves / set), which means timing and placement are really important. If caught inside - watch out also for the reform shore-break on Playa Norte - when Pico Alto is big, this gets bad as well... Big, powerful and frightening. The only consolation is that the break is a long way out and you are unlikely to hit the bottom. However with half the pacific ocean on your head this probably won't be your main preocupation. This spot is for experienced big wave riders. If you're not sure of your ability or fitness try some of the other local breaks first (Kon Tiki, Penescal, Punta Rocas...) A destination in itself for those who like this kind of pleasure. It is in a formidable position with heaps of quality spots within a few kilometers... Awesome!

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Playa Blanca

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality standard wave all surfers Don't know

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Drive all the way to kilometer 97.5 in the Panamericana Sur until you reach a Texaco gas station where you make a right. Go down the dirt road passing by some discoteques. Then make another right going up north until you reach the spot. If they dont let you in park the car outside and walk pass the guards...if not, just run!

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Playa Norte

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality standard wave experienced surfers Don't know

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From Punta Hermosa (about 43 km south of Lima) head into the town and look for the island: the first beach to the right (north) of this is El Paso, further north is a small beach - Playa Norte, the surfing is on the northern end of this beach. a little drive instant access (<5mn) OK public access

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empty few people rocks, This is a beach-break straight onto rocks, so care with the rocks. As with many spots in this area it has 'boulder' type rocks not reef-rocks... Access to the water is on the beach to the left (south) of the point. All rocks have sharp shells and occasional urchins. All these spots work all year, but the summer months of January and February are always crowded. Other times of year you could have this spot to yourself! A fun, if not a little dangerous, wave: not radical, but not for beginners either!

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Playa Sur

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Alternative Name

Punta Cacas, La Sur

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Mid and high tide Rising Tide starts working at 2.0m-2.5m / 6ft-8ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+ SouthWest, North,

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Located in San Bartolo Beach in the Panamericana Sur aprox. Km 53, ask any local person where is Playa Sur and they show you. the wave is noticeable. a little drive instant access (<5mn) easy public access

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empty empty urchin, rocks, Not very consistant, usually breaks with big swells, go with booties if prefered and watchout of getting too close to the shore beacuse of the rocks and the pier. Really easy access.

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Puerto Fiel

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality standard wave all surfers Very consistent (150 day/year)

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a little drive instant access (<5mn) easy private access 4x4

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empty few people private, Good and fun spot. Have fun whith your friends.

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Puerto Nuevo

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality standard wave all surfers Don't know

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Low and mid tide Rising Tide starts working at less than 1m - 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+ NorthWest, West, SouthWest, NorthEast, East, SouthEast,

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A couple of kms north of Puerto Viejo (69km south of Lima) is a beach called 'Las Tres Islas' which is accessed by the beach of 'Las Gramitas'

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empty empty Quality beach break - it was favoured by Tom Curren when he was cruising round these parts... You need a round pin tail or a big concave on the flat of your board for better performance, but a simple board will still do. A nice short really hollow-powerful wave nice for tubes and air and maximum speeds. If its good enough for Tom... it must be worth a visit. It is great and really fun to surf, gives you chills when it is big!!!

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Puerto Viejo

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality regional classic, don't miss it all surfers Don't know

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You access the spot by pulling off at the km73 on the pan highway. The spot is a 5 minute drive from the main highway. a little drive instant access (<5mn) OK public access 4x4

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empty few people The spot is very relaxed with a few restaurants. Very good seafood. Puerto Viejo is a left point break that is a very fun wave. THere are very few locals but when it gets good the spot gets pretty crowded.

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Pulpos

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality sloppy all surfers Very consistent (150 day/year)

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empty few people rips, Fast and hollow beach break that favors rights. Good bodyboarding wave, far better waves in area, very consistent, good on flat and small days. Lots of summer homes on the beach. Routine beach break. Also has a small rocky-point at the northern end, between Pulpos and Arica beaches (see photos)

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Punta Corrientes

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality regional classic, don't miss it experienced surfers Very consistent (150 day/year)

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by the km 123 you'll se an entrance going throught an uphill road. there is a white stone with th numbers 123.2 written on it. just go throught the road and say that you're a friend of someone there and they will let you in. there are going to be two ways go throught the left one you'll get to another place with two ways go right and then go right. there is going to be a downhill road. go there then follow the road and there will going to be a road going to the reight side of the beach, don't take that one. also there is going to be a road going to the beach take that one. park your car there. it is safe it is not going to be robed. ttake out your things and go right to the sea.

a little drive instant access (<5mn) hard to find private access

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empty few people private, this spot is mostly right waves, powerful and fast. but eventualy there are some epic lefts. when it is big there are some great tubular rights up to 3m. this beach can get up to 4 or more m. but usually it is 1.5 2m. also sometimes you can get some waves that are great for kamikaze bodyboarders. and you can aso fing a scret spot at the right side of the beach. you have to walk up to the houses in the right. when you get there keep walking and you'll get to a place with two little beaches. go down to the left one. it is a little creay to get in to the point, because there are two big rock sliffs at the sides. the waves there are some kamikaze lefts. with rocks everywhere! there is a good atmosphere. no pollution, god climate, well sometimes it can get very cold. the people is also good and friendly. there are some good girls there. also in this beach you can do mountain biking, also one of the best places to do this sport, also there are football, volley, tennis, fronton and bochas courts. i think that this spot is the best one! with big, good waves, goos climate goos people. i think it is the best beach of all!

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Punta Rocas

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality regional classic, don't miss it all surfers Very consistent (150 day/year)

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Low and mid tide Rising and Falling Tides starts working at less than 1m - 3ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft+ NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South, NorthEast, East, SouthEast,

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Find the big road sign "Punta Rocas" at km46 south of Lima (on the old Panamerican Highway)... the top track takes you to the point overlooking the spot, the lower track takes you into the beach-front parking. Paying in summer - good idea to pay a 'vigilante' at anytime of year... Paddle in from either side of the point : most frequently used is from the south side. Care here as there are often a lot of fishing lines - sometimes 'fixed' and hard to see. Also has a respectable shorebreak to get through on bigger days.

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few people crowded rips, rocks, This is one of the areas most consistent breaks - it works from small to big swell: only on very big swells does it close out. The point is a classic: it breaks both ways, with the left being faster and generally shorter. However, the quality of each direction depends on the swell direction. Have a look from the cliff top and you'll get the picture pretty fast. A really good quality wave, which can hold decent size, throwing both left and right of the rocky reef. When the swell is small watch out for some of the less-than-submerged rocks. A fun shore break exists right in front of the parking This spot was used (about 7-8 years ago) for international competition surfing - chosen due to its quality and the fact that it is so consistenly surfable.

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Punta Roquitas

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality standard wave all surfers Don't know

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few people crowded rocks, pollution, Its an easy wave, although it usuaully tends to close out when the swell is large. Its a very polluted beach but it is probably the best beach that you can surf in a 1-15 minute drive. You park your car infront of the beach and enter, you can spot your car no problem from inside. The waters can disgust surfers with some floating debris. Occasionally there is debris. If not, it tends to look clean. Cold waters all year round, unless El Nino. Since close, a lot of Lima's surfers surf that beach, tends to always be crowded. Its the best wave in the Lima area. Most Peruvian surfers come down to this beach to surf beacuse of its distance. It isn't a great wave, but when its hard to go South, it satisfies the need to surf.

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Puntilla

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality standard wave all surfers Sometimes break

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Just go along the Panamericana Sur until km 43 where your reach to Punta Hermosa. In the beach you can ask the locals the break Puntilla a little drive a short walk (5-15mn) easy public access

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Quebrada

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Alternative Name

la Quebrada beach

Quality regional classic, don't miss it all surfers Very consistent (150 day/year)

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From Punta Hermosa you can paddle to this spot that is the first beach you'll see to the west.

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near a city a short walk (5-15mn) easy public access paddle > 20mn or boat

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few people few people Get yourself ready for a fun beach. It is fun !

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Redondo

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality sloppy beginners Very consistent (150 day/year)

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empty few people Park your car in Makaha parking area were it can be looked after. Redondo is an easy and fun wave to ride. The paddle is short and you can ride close to shore or further out. This is where I learned to surf, the crowd is friendly and the wave is not aggressive. I recommend this spot for beginners.

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Regatas

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Alternative Name

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empty few people rocks, private, pollution, This beach only gets good when good swell enters. Nice surfer people. Good places to eat, lifesavers. This spot is good when the sea is very big. The wave enters the beach and the best place to get the wave is near to the right pier "LA BOCA".

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San Bartolo

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Alternative Name

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All tides Rising and Falling Tides starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+ West, SouthWest, South, NorthEast, East,

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Drive to about 53km on the Panamerican Highway, San Bartolo is well signed. Once in the area, head north on any of the small roads in the town to 'Playa Norte', because the main bay of San Bartolo 'playa sur' doesn't get many waves... a little drive instant access (<5mn) easy public access

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empty few people urchin, The temperature data should be used carefully as this coast is subject to warm and cold currents at different times of the year, and on different years... remember El Nino? Very friendly spot, with none of the 'hard-core' attitude found elswhere. When crowded on weekends in summer this is less true! A really fun wave on small swell, with both a left-right peak in the middle of the bay and a small left 'reef' wave on the left (south) side of the bay. If this isn't doing it for you, try the meaty right-point break (Penascal) on the northern headland.

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San Gallan

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Alternative Name

isla san gallan

Quality world class experienced surfers Don't know

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Way south in the Paracas Nature Reserve (245km south of Lima) - this wave is situated on one of the less visited islands, about 60mins by boat offshore (if you get a slow boat). Boats can be easily rented from the village of Paracas.

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First, you have to go to chacos port ubicated in Pisco- Paracas 250kms south of Lima ( by bus or in a particular car ), is recommend to make groups of surfers , then rent in chacos port a longboat to go to san gallan island is about 30 minutes ( the longboat wait for you ) you surf all day until 4 oclock ( full day )and go back to chacos port.

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empty few people rocks, The wave has three sections, a hollow tubular take-off followed by a wall for practising you turns and then a final tubular section. One of Peru's best, if least accessible waves! Not a regular spot - needs a southern swell to work really well. On a SW swell works on two sections only. San Gallan works on mid to high tides, with swell in the range 4ft min 7-8ft max... beyond this it closes out. When working you can get a few surfers hanging out - which is a testament to its quality! This island is ubicated in a protected natural reserve, there are a lot of sea wolves, Humboldt pinguins and seagulls, is a espectacular trip, when you are surfing the sea wolves swim around you , but are totally inofensive.

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General

Great place to meet sea-lions in the water.... the wave is in the middle of spectacular surroundings - way out at sea in a very nature-rich reserve. Camping is possible, but the island is a very harsh environment desertic and windy: most people opt for the day trip solution even if it is more expensive! I think this spot is the best right in Peru, all the surftrip is wonderfull, the wave is very powerfull and a lot of surfboards are broken, more go to this spot more enjoy this trip. I love this Island ¡¡¡¡¡

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San Pedro

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality regional classic, don't miss it experienced surfers Very consistent (150 day/year)

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All tides Rising and Falling Tides starts working at less than 1m - 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+ NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South, NorthEast, East, South, SouthEast,

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Drive south by the Panamericana Highway and turn right when you see the Pachacamac islands on your right hand, right before the bridge that goes to Lurin.

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empty few people If you are a surfer, don't go to San Pedro unless you trust your skills and/or you have a big quiver. If you are a bodyboarder, grab your balls and charge. This wave is mostly for bodyboarders but if you are a surfer with many boards you can surf it risking to break your board. It's a strong powerful wave with a strong current, if you are a beginner please don't take the risk. The water is very cold in winter times. When the spot breaks there is a very strong current and the climate is cold in winter. It is one of the best waves for bodyboarding in Peru, it's fun but dangerous.

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Santa Maria

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality standard wave all surfers Don't know

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Low and mid tide Rising Tide starts working at less than 1m - 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+ NorthWest, West, SouthWest, NorthEast, East, SouthEast,

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Drive into Santa Maria beach Resort (55km south of Lima and park where you can : it gets very busy in summer. The break is at the foot of the cliffs on the northern end of the beach a little drive instant access (<5mn) easy public access

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empty crowded This is mostly a right, although as with all beach breaks it can break the other way if the swell is orientated differently. A short fun wave, which gets hollow when small due to the shallowness of the baech A Beach Resort

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Santa Rosa

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality regional classic, don't miss it experienced surfers Don't know

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Mid tide starts working at 1.5m-2m / 5ft-6ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+ NorthWest, West, SouthWest, NorthEast, East, SouthEast,

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Take the turn off to Santa Rosa (poorly signed just before San Bartolo) Santa Rosa is the last point before the dry river bed (after which you'll find the spots of El Huayco and Pena Rosa) Park as far south (left) as you can - the parking right by the point usually requires a 4x4 to get in and out...but from the last easy place to park it is 2-3 min walk.

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empty few people rocks, This spot works best when swell is West to North-West, a southerly swell will pass right by. Although this is usually thought of as a Left it also has a good right. The wave can throw a fairly heavy lip, and as it is shallow water over boulders - care is required! However, not one of the more dangerous waves in the area. A fun and challenging wave. Sometimes hard to get to when the swell is big. Another classic wave in this surfing-rich area. Heavy and fast it is worth a visit.

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Señoritas

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality regional classic, don't miss it experienced surfers Regular

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point-break left hollow, fast, powerful, short (<50m) normal (50 to 150m) Boulders

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Low and mid tide Rising and Falling Tides starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+ NorthWest, North, West, SouthWest,

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a little drive instant access (<5mn) easy public access

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few people ultra-crowded urchin, rocks, Nice landscape, pretty beach and gorgeous girls during summer time. Pretty good seafood at reasinable prices. When it gets good, it gets really good....hollow, powerful and with a nice tubular section.

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Silencios

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality standard wave experienced surfers Sometimes break

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Mid tide Rising Tide starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+ NorthWest, West,

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Access Easy..Pan Am highway south from Lima to Playa Silencios.

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empty crowded urchin, rocks, A quick and hollow right tube breaking near the beach. A fickle wave for this area. Needs the right swell to turn on. More suited for bodyboarding, shallow at low tide with urchin covered boulders. Tubier than many nearby waves but more inconsistent as well. Full on scene in the summertime at this beach. A disco right on the point and lost of good seafood. Empty during the winter. Lots of waves around if this one isn't working. A maybe spot. Overlooked because there are more consistent spots.

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Sol y Mar

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Alternative Name

sol y mar

Quality standard wave experienced surfers Very consistent (150 day/year)

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beach-break right and left hollow, fast, powerful, ledgey, short (<50m) normal (50 to 150m) Sandy

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All tides Rising and Falling Tides starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+ West, SouthWest, South,

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First you head to the panamericana highway and you go south. When you reach to the km. 98 make a right turn in a sign post that says SOL Y MAR.You have to follow a dirt road for about 200 meters and you will reach the entrance to the beach, were you will easily see the parking lot.

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a little drive instant access (<5mn) OK private access 4x4

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few people crowded rips, private, locals, sharks, First, you park your car on the parking lot which is easy to find. The wave breaks right in front of the lifeguard stand, and considering that it's a beachbreak the point varies depending on the swell direction. You can choose were to surf in one of the peaks, since you could find 2 of them. TO surf it well you have to be ready to pay duty or break your board, and accept the challenges that this powerfull break demands. Your stand has to be fast considering the fact that the wave gets really hollow and ledgy. This wave is powerfull and abstain from it unless you have your balls real tight and you are willing to respect the locals, I mean, US. The atmosphere in this place can vary depending on the type of intruders. Agressive intruders will be seriously punished and possibly left for shark bait. However, respectfull intruders will get a chance to surf a couple of waves as long as they continually respect the locals. On some days it can be hot with many people on the beach and fun swell size, but other days it can get cloudy with no one out and close out sets ready to demolish. A spot with great waves, and abundant barrels. It's definetely worth the trip, you will get good waves as long as you follow this three words: RESPECT US LOCALS...

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Tercerita

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Alternative Name

Tercera

Quality regional classic, don't miss it all surfers Regular

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It is in the beach of Punta Hermosa, in front of the third stair, easy to find. Ask the locals for the break "TERCERITA". a little drive a short walk (5-15mn) easy public access

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empty few people urchin, rocks, man-made danger (buoys etc...), It's a hollow wave, it is fast and powerful, right and left. in front of the third stair (near the rocks), excelent for bodyboarders. Nice people, but they can make you lose your wave. Watch out for noobies. A nice right and left hollow wave for bodyboarders.

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Totoritas

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Alternative Name

Totoras

Quality standard wave experienced surfers Very consistent (150 day/year)

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beach-break right and left hollow, fast, powerful, fun, short (<50m) normal (50 to 150m) Sandy

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All tides Rising and Falling Tides starts working at less than 1m - 3ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+ SouthWest, South, SouthEast,

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You get a hold of the Panamericana Sur highway, and keep going South until you get to el Puente Mala, and see an ad saying Totoritas. There you make a right turn, and follow that road till you get to the beach.

a little drive instant access (<5mn) easy private access

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empty few people private, locals, It is fast and hollow, so if you aren{t experienced, don't go there. Respect us locals. It is amazing if you know how to surf it, since I am a local, I think it is one of the best rides in the country when it is epic. You can be surfing there forever and never get bored; every wave is a totally different one.

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Triangulo

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality regional classic, don't miss it all surfers Don't know

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A good wave going from 0.5m to 2m, fun, nice, no sharp rocks under and sometimes, great tubes. a little drive instant access (<5mn) easy public access 4x4

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empty few people Exit the "Circuito de Playas" after a big concrete convention building, just before the Regatta Club. In Barranco. When you enter, if you don't have 4x4, turn right and follow the car marks, if you do have 4x4, go straight ahead Really great atmosphere. Everyone is friendly. No currents moving you about. Great spot. Not very useful for first-timers but very good for surfers who surf ok.

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Un-named

Lima, Peru, South America

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From Cerro Azul ten minutes or so to the north going by the shore - 4x4 required. a little drive instant access (<5mn) OK 4x4

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empty empty When Lima is flat this beach its fun -it picks up a lot of swell, when the swell starts to grow, you can get some good fast waves. It needs to be glassy. Just look the photo, that day we were just 2 people at the beach ¡Chevere!

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Villa

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Alternative Name

Club Villa

Quality regional classic, don't miss it experienced surfers Regular

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If you are in Perú you only need to go to Chorrillos and ask for the country club villa, when you get there , only ask for the beach (100m between the beach and the club).

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You have to go through an urbanization calles La Encantada. There is a club calles Country club de villa, you can acces the beach by the club or simply by the the entrance at the side of the Club. It is at Chorrillos, in the south of Lima.

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Go south of the pan american highway exit in villa and go in the road untill you see a panel that says la graja villa go were it points, then where the road divides in two take a right follow it all the way down untill you reach the club, if they dont let you in take a right 1 block then a left until you see the ocean, there you will see maximum of 3 guys in the water you have to walk about 100 yards south, there are several peaks.

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few people few people you need to surf this spot if there are not so many waves in Lima, because otherwise you would be looking at waves of aproximatly four meters, and very dangerous. Surf this spot with low wind, you could park your car any were near the beach. This spot is very dangerous if you don´t know well the sea. When it is small, you can surf, but when it is big, it grows like 5 metres and it is a beach break, so it is very dangerous. The wave works every day of the year, the problem is that it is pretty much a close out and it's out there for the brave. To get in you get probably between 10 and 20 waves on the head. on top of that you only get one wave because you will be so exhausted after this you will just want to leave, you will get out of the water with two boards instead of one, and your head aching like hell, this will be on a big swell that can reach more than 15 feet and 2 to 3 feet lips, on a small day it still be very powerful, but you can take it, there's is also much more shape to the wave. Have fun.

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Atmosphere

There are only waves, sand and where to park your car. There are no people in winter but some in summer. If there are little waves in lima you need to go to this spot. It is one of my favourites beaches because of its enormous barrel. An entire car could fit there. The people in this beach are very warm, everybody surf, because most of them live there. The sea is amazing and you can go into very good barrels. Every single wave is a barrel, and in some you can go out, but when there is too much wind, it can destroy the barrel. Full of lifeguards in summer. In winter desolated sad place with huge monsters roaring, as i said, out there for the brave. I really like this place, the wave is agresive, it has a big barrel and it isn't crowded.

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Waikiki

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality sloppy all surfers Regular

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few people crowded rocks, pollution, 1km from makaha

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Wakama

Lima, Peru, South America

Characteristics Quality standard wave all surfers Don't know

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At bridge Jahuay (km 179 from Panamerican south highway) the entrance next to it , take the dirt road to the beach (about 4 km from the entrance). a little drive instant access (<5mn) OK private access 4x4

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empty empty Good spot for surfing, fun wave and great tubes found.

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