Continent
South America
Country
Peru
Next Big City
Tumbes or Piura
Next Town
Mancora
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
No information

Water

Type:
Flat, Small wave
Hazards:
Currents
Quality:
Clean
Best Tide:
Tide independent

The water here can range from perfect, butter, flat in the bay to great left hand waves that are perfect to learn wave riding on.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Big
Hazards:
None
Beach Users:
None

The beach is amazing. It is really out in the middle of no where. It is a striking bay that is lined by white sand. You will very rarely see anyone out in this area.

Weather

Spring:
Shorts, Shorty
Summer:
Shorts, Shorty
Fall:
Shorts, Shorty
Winter:
Shorty, Normal

The water temperature here can vary greatly with the swell direction. One day you can be in board shorts and the next day you may need a wetsuit. Best is to bring it all and dip your toe in the water.

Wind

Best Months:
April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Wind Type:
Thermal
Best Direction:
SSW, SW
Main Direction:
SSE, S, SSW, SW

The wind is very constant with very little gust or lulls.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
No walk

To get to Tres Cruces you will need to get a guide. It is out in the middle of no where and there is a fair amount of driving on winding dirt roads. You can contact guides in Mancora.

Extra information

Rules
None

Be respectful of the locals and if there are people surfing always give them the right away. Also, the place is pristine and beautiful. Keep it that way by bring out all of your trash. As a matter of fact, if you see some trash there pick it up and take it with you.

Nightlife

In Mancora are plenty of bars and restaurants to keep anyone busy for a while.