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Region: latin america | Country: Peru | language: en
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El Faro - Pacasmayo

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El Faro - Pacasmayo Pacasmayo features powerful, hollow left-hand reef waves breaking over a sandy and rocky bottom. The spot is known for its long rides, often exceeding 1 kilometer on good days. It works best at low and mid tide with rising conditions, and is accessible via a short walk from the nearby coastal town. Located in the La Libertad region of Peru, just north of Chicama, Pacasmayo attracts surfers seeking unique experiences. The best season runs from April to September, with consistent swell from the southwest and south. While the area has a relaxed vibe, the strong northward current can challenge paddlers, making booties advisable due to rocky hazards. Kite-surfing is also popular here, aided by afternoon cross-shore winds. Although the spot can be empty during the week, expect a crowd on weekends as travelers flock to enjoy the long, exhilarating rides that Pacasmayo offers.
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Chicama

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Chicama (The Long Wave) - Peru Chicama is a renowned left point break featuring a sandy bottom with rocky sections. The wave is known for its hollow, fast, and powerful characteristics, making it a favorite among experienced surfers. It works at all tides, with optimal conditions from swells coming from the southwest and northeast winds. Located midway between Lima and the Ecuadorian border, Chicama boasts a stunning 4 km wave that offers one of the longest rides in the world. The atmosphere is laid-back, with various accommodations available for all budgets. While the crowd can be busy during peak swells in winter, it generally remains manageable. Surfers can use shortboards, funboards, longboards, or fish to navigate the wave. Access is straightforward via the North Panamericana highway, with a scenic 15-30 minute walk to the beach. Visitors should be mindful of local customs and the environment, ensuring a respectful experience in this surfing paradise.
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Puemape

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Puemape - North Coast of Peru Puemape is a left point break characterized by hollow, fast, and powerful waves over a sandy bottom mixed with rocks. This spot is known for its consistency, especially at low and mid tides, making it a prime location for surfers seeking quality waves. Access is challenging, requiring a 5 km drive on a dirt road from the Pan American Highway, followed by a short walk. Nestled between the renowned surf spots of Pacasmayo and Chicama, Puemape offers an eerie atmosphere with its dilapidated fishing village and minimal human presence. The waves are best surfed during winter south swells, as summer conditions can shift the sand. Surfers should be cautious of strong rips and undertows, particularly during rising tides. With few surfers on weekdays and weekends, Puemape provides a unique and isolated surfing experience, perfect for those looking to escape the crowds.
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El Hombre

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El Hombre - Chicama El Hombre features a left point break with a sandy bottom interspersed with rocks. This spot works best at low and mid tide, with optimal conditions arising from southwest and south swell directions, complemented by southeast winds. The wave can reach heights of 2 to 8 feet, offering hollow and fast rides, particularly when linking up to the town pier. Located directly in front of the El Hombre Hotel, access is instant, requiring less than a 5-minute walk. The wave is commonly surfed by locals and is known for its good hollow characteristics. While it can provide a long ride of about 100 meters, it typically does not align with the main point at Chicama, which is 1.2 km away. Surfers should be cautious of rocks in the shorebreak, but overall, the atmosphere remains relaxed with few surfers during the week and weekends.
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Puerrup - Peru Puerrup features a sandbar wave that breaks both right and left over a sandy bottom. The waves are known for being hollow, fast, and powerful, making it an exciting spot for experienced surfers. Access is instant, with less than a 5-minute walk from the nearest point, and public access is available. This surf spot works best during low and mid tide, particularly with a rising tide and east swell direction. The crowd is typically empty during the week and on weekends, providing ample space for surfers to enjoy the waves. However, be mindful of localism, as it can be a concern in this area. Overall, Puerrup offers a thrilling surfing experience in a relatively uncrowded environment, ideal for those seeking powerful waves.
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Malpaso

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Malpaso - Chicama, Peru Malpaso features a left-point break with a sandy bottom interspersed with rocks, producing powerful to ordinary waves ranging from 1.2 to 3 meters. This spot is located at the extreme outermost point of the long Cape at Chicama, accessible via a 45-minute walk or a cab ride followed by a short walk. The experience at Malpaso is unique, offering one of the longest rides you may encounter, stretching approximately 4 kilometers back to town. On big days, surfers can enjoy a series of waves, starting with a sucky takeoff next to the rocks, followed by a fat section that runs for about 200 meters. As you drift down the cape, you can pick off additional waves, with notable points like Keys and Chicama along the way. The area remains uncrowded throughout the week, making it an ideal spot for those seeking solitude. However, be cautious of the rocks and the need to straighten out before reaching the town pier.
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El Cape

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El Cape - Chicama, Peru El Cape features left-breaking waves over a sandy bottom mixed with rocks, ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers. The wave works best at mid and high tide, providing a unique alternative to the renowned Chicama when conditions are less favorable. Access requires a long walk (over 30 minutes) from "El Point" to a small beach, which may be submerged at high tide. Located in the arid landscape of Peru, El Cape offers a chill vibe similar to its famous neighbor, Chicama. Surfers can enjoy the uncrowded line-up, especially during weekdays, making it a perfect spot for those seeking a mellow session. The area is known for its cold waters and frequent sea fog, which can obscure the line-up. With a variety of boards suitable for different conditions, El Cape is a hidden gem for surfers looking to escape the busier spots while still enjoying quality waves.
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