MANCORA
Located 1164 kilometers north of Lima on the Pan-American Highway and 1 hour drive away from Tumbes. Mancora is one of the best-known beach towns in Peru, where you can find a nice 1.5 to 2 meters left plus other picks and break around the area.
CABO BLANCO
Considered the best left in Peru, Cabo Blanco is a fast and short wave that breaks anything from 1 to 4 meters. Directly related to the northern swells that hit the north shore of Hawaii, therefore the best time for this beach is during austral summer (Nov-Mar). Located 1137 kilometers from Lima on the Pan-American, district of El Alto.
HUANCHACO
Probably the origin of surfing happened in this beach town, as the totora rafts (caballitos de totora) still ride waves on those beaches bringing the catch of Peruvian fishermen since Mochica times around 200 AD. Located 15 minutes from the city of Trujillo 560 kilometers north of Lima. Left and rights available.
CHICAMA
Known as the longest left on earth with a ride of approximate 1 kilometer and 4 defined sections: « el point, el cape, el hombre and el muelle », it is a cold water beach and breaks 2 meters average. Located at Malabrigo port, ½ hour from Trujillo.
PICO ALTO
Probably the biggest wave in Peru with lefts and rights and waves almost 10 meters high. Experts only, is compared to Waimea or Todos los Santos, it breaks 1 kilometer off the coast of Punta Hermosa 43 kilometers south of Lima.
PUNTA ROCAS
This beach is one of the first beaches to hold a world surfing championship in 1965, a big and consistent wave that breaks from 1 to 5 meters. Located 45 kilometers south of Lima. It's a good right, the lefts can be ridden when small.
CERRO AZUL
This is a classic and well-known beach, it breaks left and long, very consistent cold water. Located 131 kilometers south of Lima. Province of Cañete.
ISLA SAN GALLAN
This wave only accessible by boat offers the best right of Peru, long and tubular waves combine in this experience with the beauty of the marine wildlife of the nearby Paracas National Park.
