10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Pacasmayo, La Libertad, Peru
Pacasmayo is Chicama's slightly shorter but equally sublime cousin—a left point break that can offer rides of over a kilometer when the conditions conspire. Located just south of the world's longest wave, Pacasmayo provides an alternative when Chicama is too crowded or not quite connecting. The wave peels along a sandy point with remarkable consistency, offering endless walls for carving and the occasional hollow section. The pier provides both a landmark and wind shelter. For those chasing the Peruvian point break dream, Pacasmayo delivers the same infinite sensation with a fraction of the fanfare.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-07 with a score of 52/100 (Fair)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 25/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 193° is 17° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.6m from ideal 1.9m.
Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 175° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Pacasmayo. Either swell direction (193°), size (1.3m), or wind (19 km/h from 175°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 11s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 200° is 10° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.4m from ideal 1.9m.
Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 182° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
Poor conditions at Pacasmayo. Either swell direction (200°), size (1.5m), or wind (16 km/h from 182°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 200° (SSW) at 13s period
Good alignment: Swell from 215° is 5° off optimal 210°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.8m from ideal 1.9m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 20 km/h from 178° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
Poor conditions at Pacasmayo. Either swell direction (215°), size (1.1m), or wind (20 km/h from 178°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 215° (SW) at 13s period
Good alignment: Swell from 214° is 4° off optimal 210°, still within prime range.
Good period: 15s is 94% of ideal 16s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 24 km/h from 173° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
Surfable but not special at Pacasmayo. The 1.3m swell from 214° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 214° (SW) at 15s period
Perfect alignment: Swell from 210° is within 5° of optimal 210°.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.9m from ideal 1.9m.
Moderate period: 14s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 22 km/h from 179° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
-10 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Pacasmayo. Either swell direction (210°), size (1.0m), or wind (22 km/h from 179°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 210° (SSW) at 14s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 189° is 21° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.7m from ideal 1.9m.
Short period: 10s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 180° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
-17 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Pacasmayo. Either swell direction (189°), size (1.2m), or wind (17 km/h from 180°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 189° (S) at 10s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 188° is 22° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 177° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
-11 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Pacasmayo. Either swell direction (188°), size (1.1m), or wind (19 km/h from 177°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 188° (S) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 194° is 16° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.5m from ideal 1.9m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 24 km/h from 172° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
Poor conditions at Pacasmayo. Either swell direction (194°), size (1.4m), or wind (24 km/h from 172°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 194° (SSW) at 14s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Onshore/cross-shore: 20 km/h from 171° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
Poor conditions at Pacasmayo. Either swell direction (189°), size (1.5m), or wind (20 km/h from 171°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 189° (S) at 14s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 196° is 14° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.6m is 0.3m from ideal 1.9m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 174° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 60°-140°.
-7 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Pacasmayo. Either swell direction (196°), size (1.6m), or wind (21 km/h from 174°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 196° (SSW) at 11s period
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