Continent |
South America |
Country |
Peru |
Next Big City |
Lima |
Next Town |
Pisco, Paracas, Salinas de Otuma |
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Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Water
Type: |
Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Beautiful, clean waves from 0.5-3m. Flat water in between.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
No information |
Long, sandy beach. Lots of space. Rarely anyone around, only at weekends a few riders. Be aware that it is a nature reserve.
Weather
Spring:
|
Normal |
Summer:
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Shorty, Normal |
Fall:
|
Normal |
Winter:
|
Normal |
Sunny all day. The spot is on the Peruvian coast which never exceeds 15°C of water temperature. So be sure to wear appropriate wetsuits.
Wind
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
S, SSW |
Main Direction: |
S, SSW |
In the low wind season (May to August) you find 15-25 knots. I would say about 70% of the time you find that wind, and another 30% you find 9-14 knots. It can be quite gusty - even sometimes dangerous because it speeds up very fast and gets unpredictable strong (that wind is called Paraca).
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
It's the peninsula of Paracas. 250km south of Lima, 35min (30km) south of Pisco, direction towards Laguna Grande, after the Salinas de Otuma. You will need your own transportation to get into the reserve after you arrive to Paracas. Park on the beach.
Extra information
It is a nature reserve. Make sure to act accordingly.
Nightlife
Pisco Sours at hotel Paracas.