Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Small wave
Water hazards: Currents
Water quality: Clean
Infos: 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 & size: Sand - Big
Infos: 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.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: 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 type: Thermal
Wind specificities: The wind is very constant with very little gust or lulls.
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Access description: by Car - 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.
Specific rules: None
Extra: 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.
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Medium wave
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Best waves with a South swell.
Beach type & size: Sand - Tidal
Identified hazards: Rocks
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: Probably the windiest place near Mancora, Cabo Blanqio is a local secret - if there is wind anywhere, it is there. The wind season is solid June through December. The heart being July through October. You can expect 20 to 25 knots.
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Access description: by Car - The only access is by car - 2 wheel drive is sufficient because the roads are acceptable.
Specific rules: Other
Extra: Drivers will need to present identification to the petroleum company security guards.
Accommodations: None
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November
Access description: by Car -
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: No information
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Bridge
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November
Access description: by Car -
Accommodations: Rooms
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Tidal
Identified hazards: Rocks
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November
Access description: by Car -
Accommodations: None
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Bridge
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Identified hazards: Rocks
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November
Access description: by Car -
Accommodations: None
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Identified hazards: Rocks
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November
Access description: by Car -
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Level: Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave, Big wave
Water hazards: Currents, Ships, Mole
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Lobitos is a wave spot. So make sure you have your wave skills together. It is not a spot to learn how to kite in surf. There is a ripping current at times. Make sure if there are people surfing you give them the right at all times, no matter if you are deeper up the point. There is 2 piers that are down wind that will come up fast even though they look far away from the top of the point. There are also fishing boats moored outside of the pier. Many of people have ended up tangled in the pier or touring through the boats not by choice.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: The beach is huge and there is nothing around. The point is a sand point that build off rocks at the top.
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: The water can vary in temp drastically here. One day you can be in trunks and the next you will need a 3/2 full. Bring rubber no matter what, more than likely you will need it here and if you are in trunks it is a bonus.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: The wind here blows side off to off shore all the time. Rarely is it straight side or onshore. This again means that you have to have your act together and be prepared if you have problems for a long swim or ditch your kite. The wind Wwill blow you out to sea and there are no rescue options unless there are other kiters. But even at that it is risky. The wind can tend to be a bit gusty right at the take off spot of the wave due to some land features that create a bit of a dead spot.
Best months: May, June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Car - Getting to North Peru is easy. There are 3 airports that have daily flight from Lima (Talara, Piura, and Tumbes. Though there are some places and some new ones getting built right at Lobitos, it is recommended to Stay in Mancora which is about 1 hour north. Getting to Lobitos is the hard part. It is recommended that you get a guide in Mancora that can take you there.
Specific rules: Other
Extra: Though there are no written rules, you will be in the surf and need to respect that. If there is a large pack of guys surfing, let them surf and kite when it is lighter crowds. Since the wind is side off the wave stays smooth all day, so guys may be surfing all day. Never drop in a guy surfing! As for kiting, don't short jibe! Get into the rotation of heading outside and taking your position. If you are going to be doing freestyle, this is not the place for you. You will be in the way. There are plenty of other spots for that. Right now the scene is mellow and everyone respects everyone. You all know that one person can rune this vibe. The place is beautiful, so lets keep it that way. Take all trash out with you. And leave harsh attitudes back at your spot.
Nightlife: Mancora is the spot for nightlife. Whatever you want to get into, it is there. Plenty of bars, disco's and restaurants.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean, Lagoon
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Ships
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Big lagoon with flat water and waves where it meets the ocean and along the shore. Lots of space.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: Big beach with lots of space and access to the ocean or lagoon.
Identified hazards: None
Weather specificities: Sunny all day. The spot is on the Peruian coast which never exceeds 15C of water temperature. So be sure to wear appropriate wetsuits.
Wind type: Frontal
Wind specificities: Best winds from September to April.
Best months: January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December
Access description: by Car - About 50km south of Paracas. Park on the beach.
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: No nightlife.
Accommodations: Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November
Access description: by Car -
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean, Lagoon
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Small lagoon behind the beach.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal
Best months: January, September, October, November, December
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: No nightlife.
Accommodations: None
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Chop
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Beautiful, flat water all around.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: Long, sandy beach. Lots and lots of space. Beach forms a small bay.
Identified hazards: Rocks
Weather specificities: Sunny all day. The spot is on the Peruvian coast which never exceeds 15C of water temperature. So be sure to wear appropriate wetsuits.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: 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). It's the last resource when there is no wind in Paracas.
Best months: January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December
Access description: by Car - 250km south of Lima, 35min south of Paracas, direction towards Laguna Grande, after the Salinas de Otuma and Playon. You will need your own transportation to get into the reserve after you arrive to Paracas. Park on the beach.
Specific rules: None
Extra: It is a nature reserve. Make sure to act accordingly.
Nightlife: Pisco Sours at hotel Paracas.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Bridge
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal
Best months: January, September, October, November, December
Access description: by Car -
Accommodations: Rooms, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean, Lagoon
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Small wave, Medium wave
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Excellent waves and a small lagoon further south.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal
Best months: January, September, October, November, December
Access description: by Car -
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave, Big wave
Water hazards: Currents, Reefs, Rocks, Stones
Water quality: Clean
Infos: 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 & size: Sand, Rocks - Big
Infos: Big sandy beach with lots of space.
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: A wetsuit is needed, since the water is cold.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: Best from June to November.
Best months: January, September, October, November, December
Access description: by Car, Bus - Pacasmayo is located between Chiclayo and Trujillo. The village is about 2km from the point El Faro away.
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Rooms, Rental, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Medium wave
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Identified hazards: Rocks
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November
Access description: by Car -
Accommodations: None
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November
Access description: by Car -
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal
Best months: June, July, August, September, October, November
Access description: by Car -
Accommodations: None
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Medium wave
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Clean
Infos: The most famous Chicama, known to be the longest wave in the world is unfortunately not really rideable with a kite as the off-shore winds are shadowed by the beautiful and impressive cliffs facing the wave. However, you still may see Cristian, a local rasta kitesurfer, also famous for training surfing dogs, kitesurfing the end of the wave, near to the peer and even do some downwinders up north.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Identified hazards: Rocks
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: Offshore winds pretty gusty.
Best months: January, September, October, November, December
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: None
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Flat to choppy and shallow water close to the beach. Nice waves breaking just behind the area. The water can be relative polluted by the fisherman harbor right in front or for the fisheries around, anyway we have not found yet a season where this could be a problem. Be careful with the shallow waters with rocky sea floor: high jumps are not recommended in this areas.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: There is a perfect beach to take off with enough space for safety in the close north of the fishing terminal with a sandy beach. There are some round small rocks around on the beach.
Identified hazards: Rocks
Weather specificities: 300 days of sun a year, no matter winter or summer. In summer you don't need a wetsuit, but in winter a thin one (2-3mm) will keep your session long enough to get tired and not cold. Rarely a 15C day, and it is very difficult to have a 30C day as well, so our average is around 20C in winter and 25C in summer.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: Since it is close to Paracas (10 km) this is still a windy spot, but you will normally find 4 knots less than Paracas, so whenever you are in Paracas and it has light winds, do not come here, but if you are having strong winds in Paracas Bay, this is the right spot to learn or enjoy nice wave. The winds are almost always coming from the South so you will mostly find sideshore winds. Winter (October to April): Ride 5, 6 days a week. The wind starts at 11 am and will last till 7 pm when night falls - from 11 to 1:30 pm the wind is not gusty, from 1:30 to 3:30 gusts will raise 5 knots on average, from 3:30 till night it will get stronger. Summer (May to September): Ride 3 days a week. The wind starts at 1:30 pm and will last until 5:30 pm without much gusty wind, unless we get a Paraca you will be riding in the middle of the sand storm which is really funny but reserved only for experienced kitesurfers.
Best months: January, February, March, April, October, November, December
Access description: by Car - Get to Lima and drive through the `Panamericana Sur` to Pisco (km 220) and then keep going south till you reach Paracas Detour. You can get on a bus that will take you directly to Pisco for $4 from Lima (Soyuz) and then you can get a taxi for $4 more from Pisco to Paracas.
Specific rules: None
Extra: No rules at this spot, but be friendly with the fishermen around, this spot is right in front of the fisherman harbor and they can be very helpful. Beware of people around, you will not get mugged here at all, but you might `loose` things if you are not aware or you are trusting `your new best friend`.
Nightlife: Have dinner in the `El Chorito` restaurant (which is a very good restaurant where Peruvians with some money to spend will go), later on go to Hotel Paracas and have some Pisco Sours. If you go to Pisco for fun, do not go alone, get a buddy to go with you. The best night club is at restaurant `As the Oros` which is a premium restaurant and has a very safe environment in their disco.
Accommodations: Rescue, Toilet, Food, Parking
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