Continent |
South America |
Country |
Peru |
Next Big City |
Tumbes or Piura |
Next Town |
Mancora |
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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:
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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
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.