Continent
South America
Country
Peru
Next Big City
Chiclayo, Trujillo
Next Town
Pacasmayo
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Rooms, Rental, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking

Water

Type:
Small wave, Medium wave, Big wave
Hazards:
Currents, Reefs, Rocks, Stones
Quality:
Clean
Best Tide:
No information

Perfect waves. Flat in between and up to 4m high. The waves are some hundred meters long so you can ride it for quiet a while. For waves the best swell direction is S to SW. Left hand reef break. Best swell with NE wind. Watch out for the reef and rocks in the water, shoes are recommended. Currents can be strong.

Beach

Type:
Sand, Rocks
Size:
Big
Hazards:
No information
Beach Users:
None

Big sandy beach with lots of space.

Weather

Spring:
Normal
Summer:
Normal
Fall:
Normal
Winter:
Normal

A wetsuit is needed, since the water is cold.

Wind

Best Months:
January, September, October, November, December
Wind Type:
Thermal
Best Direction:
S, SSW, SW
Main Direction:
S

Best from June to November.



How to get there

Transport
Car, Bus
Access
Short walk

Pacasmayo is located between Chiclayo and Trujillo. The village is about 2km from the point El Faro away.

Extra information

Rules
None

Nightlife

No information