Strike Mission Surf Spots
type: ItemList
description: Expert-verified surf spot database with detailed swell/wind parameters, hazards, and travel information
number of items: 57
item list element: Pico Alto
item list element: Chicama
item list element: La Herradura
item list element: Punta Rocas
item list element: Lobitos
item list element: Pacasmayo
item list element: Huanchaco
item list element: Punta Sal
item list element: Mancora
item list element: Cabo Blanco
item list element: Panic Point
item list element: Punta Nunura
item list element: Pimentel
item list element: Eten
item list element: El Faro
item list element: Cerro Azul
item list element: Pico Alto 2
item list element: Caballeros
item list element: Senoritas
item list element: Kon Tiki
item list element: Playa Norte
item list element: Makaha
item list element: Redondo
item list element: Puerto Inca
item list element: Camana
item list element: Mollendo
item list element: Mejia
item list element: Ilo
item list element: Boca del Rio
item list element: Los Palos
item list element: La Boca
item list element: Punta Negra
item list element: Chicama - El Point
item list element: Chicama - El Hombre
item list element: Chicama - Malpaso
item list element: Chicama - Keys
item list element: Lobitos Main Point
item list element: Lobitos - El Hueco
item list element: Lobitos - La Frontera
item list element: Baterias
item list element: Piscinas
item list element: Penascal
item list element: La Isla
item list element: Playa Waikiki
item list element: La Rosa Nautica
item list element: Huanchaco - El Elio
item list element: Huanchaco - El Boqueron
item list element: Huanchaco - Sunkella
item list element: Los Organos Reef
item list element: Negritos Point
item list element: Organitos
item list element: Punta Ballenas
item list element: Zorritos
item list element: San Gallan Island
item list element: Puemape
item list element: Punta Prieta
item list element: Puerto Nuevo
provider: Strike Mission
  type: Organization
  description: Surf forecast intelligence platform
date published: 2026-01-20
date modified: 2026-05-06T20:05:56.451Z

Pico Alto
type: TouristAttraction
description: Pico Alto is Peru's premier big wave—a deepwater reef 1.5km offshore from Punta Hermosa that produces some of South America's largest rideable waves. The unique geography means the wave almost never closes out, offering clean faces in the 40-60 foot range about 10 days per year. The 30-minute paddle out is challenging, but the reward is one of the most user-friendly big waves on the planet. Peru's consistent S-SW swells and cold upwelling water create ideal big wave conditions.
disambiguating description: 🇵🇪 Peru's giant • Never closes out • 30-min paddle
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -12.34
  longitude: -76.81
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Punta Hermosa
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Big Wave
  description: This is a big wave break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-225°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 3.7m - 12.2m
  description: Ideal size: 7.9m. Too small below 3.7m, too big (closeout) above 12.2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 45°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Tide preference: all.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  description: ~10 days/year (15ft+)
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: ⚠️ Shallow, 🪸 Sharp reef
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LIM
  type: Place
  description: 45 minutes drive from LIM airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Strike Mission Team
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 3
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 200
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 225
    sweet spot size m: 7.949999999999999
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 45
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 50
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LIM
    drive time minutes: 45
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 30min paddle
  best season:
    season explanation: ~10 days/year (15ft+)

Chicama
type: TouristAttraction
description: Chicama is officially the world's longest wave—a left-hand point break in Peru that can deliver rides of 2+ kilometers when all four sections connect. The wave peels along the desert coastline with mechanical precision, passing through sections named Malpaso, Keys, Point, and Outer Point. Full connections are rare but possible during optimal SW swells. The setting is stark and beautiful: Peruvian desert, cold Humboldt Current water, and endless walls of surf. This is surfing's marathon.
disambiguating description: 📏 World's longest wave • 2km+ possible • Four connecting sections
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -7.7
  longitude: -79.45
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Puerto Malabrigo
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 200°-220°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.1m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 14s - 18s
  description: Needs at least 14s period. Ideal: 18s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 315°-45°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Tide preference: low-mid.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  description: 90% Apr-Oct (full connect rare)
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TRU
  type: Place
  description: 90 minutes drive from TRU airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Strike Mission Team
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 3
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 200
    workable range max: 220
    sweet spot size m: 2.1
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 0
    offshore range min: 315
    offshore range max: 45
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TRU
    drive time minutes: 90
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Beach/paddle
  best season:
    season explanation: 90% Apr-Oct (full connect rare)

La Herradura
type: TouristAttraction
description: La Herradura is Lima's premier pointbreak—a long left-hander that breaks in a horseshoe-shaped bay in the Chorrillos district. When solid South swells hit, the wave connects through three distinct hollow sections, offering rides of several hundred meters. It's one of the few quality waves accessible from Peru's capital city, though it needs significant swell size to wake up. The setting is urban but the wave is world-class, and Lima's surf culture was largely born here.
disambiguating description: 🇵🇪 Lima's best point • Three hollow sections • Capital city waves
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -12.17
  longitude: -77.03
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Chorrillos, Lima
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 175°-225°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.8m - 3.7m
  description: Ideal size: 2.8m. Too small below 1.8m, too big (closeout) above 3.7m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 14s - 17s
  description: Needs at least 14s period. Ideal: 17s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 337° (NNW)
  description: Offshore wind from 337° (NNW). Offshore range: 292°-22°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low
  description: Tide preference: low.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  description: Winter (May-Sep)
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LIM
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from LIM airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Strike Mission Team
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 3
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 200
    workable range min: 175
    workable range max: 225
    sweet spot size m: 2.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 337
    offshore range min: 292
    offshore range max: 22
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LIM
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Beach/paddle
  best season:
    season explanation: Winter (May-Sep)

Punta Rocas
type: TouristAttraction
description: Punta Rocas is Peru's most famous competition venue—a powerful reef break that has hosted national championships for decades. The wave produces thick, hollow barrels reminiscent of Hawaii's Rocky Point, breaking over a shallow reef shelf that demands respect. Located just south of Lima in San Bartolo, it's accessible but no less dangerous. The Peruvian surf scene cut its teeth here, and the wave continues to serve as the ultimate testing ground for local talent.
disambiguating description: 🏆 Peru's Rocky Point • Championship venue • Thick powerful tubes
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -12.52
  longitude: -76.79
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: San Bartolo
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 175°-225°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.9m - 4.6m
  description: Ideal size: 2.8m. Too small below 0.9m, too big (closeout) above 4.6m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 13s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 13s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 45°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Tide preference: all.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  description: Consistent (~22% Feb)
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: ⚠️ Shallow, 😮‍💨 Hold-downs, 🪨 Rocks, 🪸 Sharp reef
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LIM
  type: Place
  description: 50 minutes drive from LIM airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Strike Mission Team
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 3
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 200
    workable range min: 175
    workable range max: 225
    sweet spot size m: 2.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 45
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LIM
    drive time minutes: 50
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Beach/paddle
  best season:
    season explanation: Consistent (~22% Feb)

Lobitos
type: TouristAttraction
description: Lobitos is Peru's raw, untamed left point break paradise—a collection of world-class waves strung along a desolate coastline backed by the rusting infrastructure of abandoned oil operations. The main left peels endlessly, while surrounding points offer variety from playful to punishing. The town itself is wonderfully sparse: dusty streets, basic accommodations, and a small community of dedicated surfers who've chosen this remote stretch of coast over comfort. Long-period Southern Ocean groundswells march into Lobitos throughout the year, creating opportunities for those willing to embrace the frontier surf lifestyle.
disambiguating description: 🛢️ Desert point paradise • Multiple world-class lefts • Frontier living
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -4.45
  longitude: -81.2833
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Piura
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 220°
  description: Works best with swells from 220° (SW). Workable range: 200°-260°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 120° (ESE)
  description: Offshore wind from 120° (ESE). Offshore range: 80°-160°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round. March-October bigger swells from Southern Ocean.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🦔 Urchins
  description: Rocky point. Sea urchins.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PIU
  type: Place
  description: 90 minutes drive from PIU airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Peru surf federation
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 220
    workable range min: 200
    workable range max: 260
    sweet spot size m: 1.9
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 120
    offshore range min: 80
    offshore range max: 160
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PIU
    drive time minutes: 90
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Old oil town. Basic infrastructure.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round. March-October bigger swells from Southern Ocean.

Pacasmayo
type: TouristAttraction
description: 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.
disambiguating description: 📐 Chicama's sibling • Kilometer-long potential • Empty perfection
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -7.4
  longitude: -79.5833
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: La Libertad
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 190°-240°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 100° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 100° (E). Offshore range: 60°-140°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round. Biggest swells March-October.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks
  description: Rocky point. Long paddle back.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TRU
  type: Place
  description: 90 minutes drive from TRU airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Peru surf federation
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 18
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 190
    workable range max: 240
    sweet spot size m: 1.9
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 100
    offshore range min: 60
    offshore range max: 140
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TRU
    drive time minutes: 90
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Access from pier area.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round. Biggest swells March-October.

Huanchaco
type: TouristAttraction
description: Huanchaco is where surfing's ancient and modern worlds collide—a charming Peruvian fishing village where local fishermen still paddle out on caballitos de totora, the reed watercraft that represent 3,000 years of wave riding history. The beach break itself is mellow and forgiving, perfect for beginners and longboarders, but the real magic is watching the caballito fishermen work the same waves their ancestors did. The colorful waterfront, excellent ceviche, and proximity to the archaeological wonders of Chan Chan make Huanchaco a cultural surf destination unlike any other on Earth.
disambiguating description: 🛶 3,000 years of wave riding • Caballito heritage • Cultural immersion
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -8.0833
  longitude: -79.1167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: La Libertad
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-230°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round. Historic surf town - caballitos de totora.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Rips near pier.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TRU
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from TRU airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Peru surf community
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 18
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 200
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 230
    sweet spot size m: 1.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 50
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TRU
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Beach access from town.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round. Historic surf town - caballitos de totora.

Punta Sal
type: TouristAttraction
description: Punta Sal is Peru's northernmost surf destination, offering warm tropical waters near the Ecuador border. The mellow left point is perfect for beginners and longboarders seeking a tropical experience without the cold Humboldt Current.
disambiguating description: 🌴 Peru tropical surf • Warmest water • Beginner paradise
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -3.9833
  longitude: -80.9667
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tumbes
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 190°-240°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 110° (ESE)
  description: Offshore wind from 110° (ESE). Offshore range: 70°-150°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round. Warmest water in Peru. Near Ecuador border.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Mild currents. Beginner-friendly.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TBP
  type: Place
  description: 60 minutes drive from TBP airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf-forecast, Wannasurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 24
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 190
    workable range max: 240
    sweet spot size m: 1.3
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 110
    offshore range min: 70
    offshore range max: 150
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TBP
    drive time minutes: 60
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Beach resort area. Easy access.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round. Warmest water in Peru. Near Ecuador border.

Mancora
type: TouristAttraction
description: Mancora is Peru's premier beach party destination with quality surf. The long left point offers forgiving waves in warm water, making it popular with beginners and the backpacker crowd.
disambiguating description: 🎉 Party surf town • Warm water lefts • Backpacker scene
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -4.1083
  longitude: -81.05
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Piura
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 215°
  description: Works best with swells from 215° (SW). Workable range: 195°-245°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 110° (ESE)
  description: Offshore wind from 110° (ESE). Offshore range: 70°-150°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round. Party town vibes. Warm water.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Popular beach. Moderate rips.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PIU
  type: Place
  description: 120 minutes drive from PIU airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Wannasurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 23
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 215
    workable range min: 195
    workable range max: 245
    sweet spot size m: 1.55
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 110
    offshore range min: 70
    offshore range max: 150
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PIU
    drive time minutes: 120
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Main beach in front of town.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round. Party town vibes. Warm water.

Cabo Blanco
type: TouristAttraction
description: Cabo Blanco is Peru's heaviest wave - a powerful left point that produces thick, hollow barrels when solid SW swells hit. Made famous as Hemingway's marlin fishing spot, it now attracts barrel hunters seeking some of South America's gnarliest tubes.
disambiguating description: 🎣 Peru's Pipeline • Hemingway heritage • Heavy tubes
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -4.25
  longitude: -81.2333
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Piura
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 220°
  description: Works best with swells from 220° (SW). Workable range: 200°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 4m
  description: Ideal size: 2.5m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 100° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 100° (E). Offshore range: 60°-140°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Best March-October. Needs solid swell. Historic big wave spot.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Rocky bottom. Occasional shark sightings.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PIU
  type: Place
  description: 150 minutes drive from PIU airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Wannasurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 21
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 220
    workable range min: 200
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 2.5
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 100
    offshore range min: 60
    offshore range max: 140
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PIU
    drive time minutes: 150
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Small fishing village. Basic services.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Best March-October. Needs solid swell. Historic big wave spot.

Panic Point
type: TouristAttraction
description: Panic Point is the heavier member of the Lobitos wave family - a powerful left that produces hollow barrels over a rocky bottom. The name says it all: this is a step up from the main Lobitos point.
disambiguating description: 😱 Lobitos heavy section • Hollow lefts • Expert territory
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -4.4583
  longitude: -81.2917
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Lobitos, Piura
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 220°
  description: Works best with swells from 220° (SW). Workable range: 200°-255°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 3.5m
  description: Ideal size: 2.4m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 3.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 110° (ESE)
  description: Offshore wind from 110° (ESE). Offshore range: 70°-150°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Best March-October. Part of Lobitos wave complex.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🦔 Urchins, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Sharp rocks. Strong currents.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PIU
  type: Place
  description: 100 minutes drive from PIU airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Wannasurf, local guides
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 220
    workable range min: 200
    workable range max: 255
    sweet spot size m: 2.35
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 110
    offshore range min: 70
    offshore range max: 150
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PIU
    drive time minutes: 100
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: North of main Lobitos point.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Best March-October. Part of Lobitos wave complex.

Punta Nunura
type: TouristAttraction
description: Punta Nunura is a remote left point break in the vast Sechura desert region. The isolation means empty waves for those willing to make the journey through barren landscapes.
disambiguating description: 🏜️ Desert isolation • Empty perfection • Adventure required
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -5.4333
  longitude: -81.1167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Sechura, Piura
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 215°
  description: Works best with swells from 215° (SW). Workable range: 195°-245°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 100° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 100° (E). Offshore range: 60°-140°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round waves. Remote location.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🏝️ Remote, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Very remote. Limited services.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PIU
  type: Place
  description: 180 minutes drive from PIU airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Wannasurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 19
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 215
    workable range min: 195
    workable range max: 245
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 100
    offshore range min: 60
    offshore range max: 140
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PIU
    drive time minutes: 180
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Remote point in Sechura desert.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round waves. Remote location.

Pimentel
type: TouristAttraction
description: Pimentel is a charming surf town with a historic wooden pier dating back to the late 1800s. The beach break offers consistent waves for beginners and intermediates, with the pier providing an iconic backdrop.
disambiguating description: 🏛️ Historic pier town • Consistent beach break • Gateway to Chiclayo
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -6.8333
  longitude: -79.9333
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Lambayeque
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 205°
  description: Works best with swells from 205° (SSW). Workable range: 185°-235°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 95° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 95° (E). Offshore range: 55°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round. Historic pier town.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Crowded weekends. Pier creates currents.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: CIX
  type: Place
  description: 20 minutes drive from CIX airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Wannasurf, Surfline
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 18
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 205
    workable range min: 185
    workable range max: 235
    sweet spot size m: 1.3
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 95
    offshore range min: 55
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: CIX
    drive time minutes: 20
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Beach town with historic pier. Near Chiclayo.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round. Historic pier town.

Eten
type: TouristAttraction
description: Eten offers a left point break alternative to nearby Pimentel, with fewer crowds and a more authentic fishing village atmosphere. The wave is consistent and workable for intermediate surfers.
disambiguating description: 🎣 Quiet point alternative • Fishing village vibes • Fewer crowds
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -6.9167
  longitude: -79.8667
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Lambayeque
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 190°-240°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 100° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 100° (E). Offshore range: 60°-140°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round. Less crowded than Pimentel.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks
  description: Rocky sections.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: CIX
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from CIX airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Wannasurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 18
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 190
    workable range max: 240
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 100
    offshore range min: 60
    offshore range max: 140
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: CIX
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: South of Pimentel. Fishing village.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round. Less crowded than Pimentel.

El Faro
type: TouristAttraction
description: El Faro is the starting section of the legendary Chicama wave complex - when conditions align, you can catch waves here and ride all the way through to the inner sections for the world's longest ride.
disambiguating description: 🗼 Chicama starting point • Connects to main wave • Part of longest ride
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -7.7083
  longitude: -79.4583
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Puerto Malabrigo, La Libertad
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 195°-230°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 315°-45°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Part of Chicama wave complex. First section.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Rocky point.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TRU
  type: Place
  description: 90 minutes drive from TRU airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, local guides
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 17
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 195
    workable range max: 230
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 0
    offshore range min: 315
    offshore range max: 45
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TRU
    drive time minutes: 90
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Northern end of Chicama point.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Nov
    season explanation: Part of Chicama wave complex. First section.

Cerro Azul
type: TouristAttraction
description: Cerro Azul is a classic Peruvian left point in a small fishing port south of Lima. The wave offers consistent, workable walls that make it a favorite weekend escape for Lima surfers.
disambiguating description: 🏘️ Lima weekend escape • Consistent left point • Fishing port charm
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -13.0333
  longitude: -76.4833
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Canete, Lima
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-230°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round. Consistent left point.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 👥 Crowded
  description: Rocky point. Popular weekends.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LIM
  type: Place
  description: 150 minutes drive from LIM airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Wannasurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 17
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 200
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 230
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 50
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LIM
    drive time minutes: 150
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Small fishing port south of Lima.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round. Consistent left point.

Pico Alto 2
type: TouristAttraction
description: Pico Alto 2 is the everyday surf spot at Punta Hermosa, distinct from the famous big wave spot offshore. This left point offers consistent waves accessible to intermediate surfers.
disambiguating description: 🏄 Punta Hermosa everyday wave • Consistent lefts • Easy access
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -12.35
  longitude: -76.8167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Punta Hermosa, Lima
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 195°
  description: Works best with swells from 195° (SSW). Workable range: 175°-220°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round. More accessible than Pico Alto.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 👥 Crowded, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Crowded spot. Rocky areas.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LIM
  type: Place
  description: 45 minutes drive from LIM airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Wannasurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 17
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 195
    workable range min: 175
    workable range max: 220
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 50
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LIM
    drive time minutes: 45
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Main beach at Punta Hermosa.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round. More accessible than Pico Alto.

Caballeros
type: TouristAttraction
description: Caballeros is the premier wave at Punta Hermosa - a reliable right reef that produces quality walls and barrels when solid S swells arrive. Competition venue for local events.
disambiguating description: 🏆 Punta Hermosa righthander • Competition venue • Reliable reef
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -12.3417
  longitude: -76.825
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Punta Hermosa, Lima
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-225°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Best with solid swell. Hollow waves.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🪨 Rocks, 👥 Crowded
  description: Shallow reef. Crowded on good days.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LIM
  type: Place
  description: 45 minutes drive from LIM airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Peru surf federation
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 17
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 200
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 225
    sweet spot size m: 1.9
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 50
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LIM
    drive time minutes: 45
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: North end of Punta Hermosa.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Best with solid swell. Hollow waves.

Senoritas
type: TouristAttraction
description: Senoritas is the mellow, beginner-friendly wave at Punta Hermosa. The protected beach break offers gentle waves perfect for learning, with numerous surf schools operating here.
disambiguating description: 🌊 Beginner paradise • Protected beach • Surf school central
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -12.345
  longitude: -76.82
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Punta Hermosa, Lima
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 195°
  description: Works best with swells from 195° (SSW). Workable range: 175°-220°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 1.8m
  description: Ideal size: 1.1m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 1.8m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
  description: Year-round beginner spot.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded
  description: Very crowded. Beginner area.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LIM
  type: Place
  description: 45 minutes drive from LIM airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Wannasurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 2
  crowd level: 7
  water temp c: 17
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 195
    workable range min: 175
    workable range max: 220
    sweet spot size m: 1.15
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 50
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LIM
    drive time minutes: 45
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Protected beach at Punta Hermosa.
  best season:
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months names: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
    season explanation: Year-round beginner spot.

Kon Tiki
type: TouristAttraction
description: Kon Tiki is one of Peru's premier right-hand waves, named after Thor Heyerdahl's famous raft expedition that departed from nearby Callao. The wave offers powerful, hollow rights over a rock reef.
disambiguating description: ⛵ Heyerdahl heritage • Quality rights • Powerful reef break
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -12.355
  longitude: -76.81
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Punta Hermosa, Lima
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 190°
  description: Works best with swells from 190° (S). Workable range: 170°-215°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.0m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Needs solid swell. Named after Thor Heyerdahl expedition.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🪨 Rocks, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Sharp reef. Strong currents.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LIM
  type: Place
  description: 45 minutes drive from LIM airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Wannasurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 17
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 190
    workable range min: 170
    workable range max: 215
    sweet spot size m: 2
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 50
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LIM
    drive time minutes: 45
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: South of main Punta Hermosa.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Needs solid swell. Named after Thor Heyerdahl expedition.

Playa Norte
type: TouristAttraction
description: Playa Norte is San Bartolo's main beach break, offering consistent waves in a popular Lima beach resort setting. Good for intermediate surfers looking for uncomplicated waves.
disambiguating description: 🏖️ Beach resort waves • Consistent peaks • Lima summer escape
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -12.375
  longitude: -76.7833
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: San Bartolo, Lima
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 195°
  description: Works best with swells from 195° (SSW). Workable range: 175°-220°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round. Summer beach resort crowd.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Crowded summer weekends.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LIM
  type: Place
  description: 50 minutes drive from LIM airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Wannasurf, Surfline
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 17
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 195
    workable range min: 175
    workable range max: 220
    sweet spot size m: 1.3
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 50
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LIM
    drive time minutes: 50
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Main beach at San Bartolo.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round. Summer beach resort crowd.

Makaha
type: TouristAttraction
description: Makaha is the closest quality wave to central Lima, breaking below the cliffs of upscale Miraflores district. Urban surfing at its finest - grab a post-surf pisco sour within walking distance.
disambiguating description: 🌆 Urban surf • Miraflores cliffs • City surfing
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -12.125
  longitude: -77.0417
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Miraflores, Lima
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 195°
  description: Works best with swells from 195° (SSW). Workable range: 175°-220°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round urban surf. Best mornings.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 🚫 Pollution, 🪨 Rocks
  description: Urban pollution. Very crowded.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LIM
  type: Place
  description: 20 minutes drive from LIM airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Wannasurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 7
  water temp c: 17
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 195
    workable range min: 175
    workable range max: 220
    sweet spot size m: 1.3
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 50
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LIM
    drive time minutes: 20
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Below Miraflores cliffs. Stairway access.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round urban surf. Best mornings.

Redondo
type: TouristAttraction
description: Redondo is the higher-quality alternative to nearby Makaha, producing longer and more shapely lefts when decent swell arrives. Still urban Lima surfing but with better wave potential.
disambiguating description: 🌊 Better urban wave • Longer rides • Lima quality option
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -12.1333
  longitude: -77.0333
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Miraflores, Lima
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-225°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round. Better with more swell than Makaha.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 🚫 Pollution, 🪨 Rocks
  description: Urban pollution. Crowded.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LIM
  type: Place
  description: 20 minutes drive from LIM airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Wannasurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 17
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 200
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 225
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 50
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LIM
    drive time minutes: 20
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: South of Makaha along Miraflores coast.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round. Better with more swell than Makaha.

Puerto Inca
type: TouristAttraction
description: Puerto Inca offers the unique experience of surfing beside ancient Inca ruins - a remote left point at what was once a major Inca fishing port. The isolation and archaeological setting make it one of Peru's most memorable surf spots.
disambiguating description: 🏛️ Ancient Inca port • Archaeological waves • Desert isolation
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -15.5667
  longitude: -74.9667
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Ica
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 205°
  description: Works best with swells from 205° (SSW). Workable range: 185°-235°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round. Remote desert coast.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🏝️ Remote, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Very remote. Ancient Inca port ruins.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LIM
  type: Place
  description: 420 minutes drive from LIM airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Wannasurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 16
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 205
    workable range min: 185
    workable range max: 235
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 50
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LIM
    drive time minutes: 420
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Remote Inca archaeological site. Basic camping.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round. Remote desert coast.

Camana
type: TouristAttraction
description: Camana is the beach escape for Peru's second city Arequipa. Consistent beach break waves and good tourist infrastructure make it the most accessible surf in southern Peru.
disambiguating description: 🏔️ Arequipa's beach • Southern Peru gateway • Consistent waves
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -16.6167
  longitude: -72.7167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Arequipa
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 190°-240°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round. Popular Arequipa beach destination.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 👥 Crowded
  description: Strong rips. Crowded holidays.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: AQP
  type: Place
  description: 180 minutes drive from AQP airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Wannasurf, Surfline
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 16
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 190
    workable range max: 240
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 50
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: AQP
    drive time minutes: 180
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Main beach resort for Arequipa. Good infrastructure.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round. Popular Arequipa beach destination.

Mollendo
type: TouristAttraction
description: Mollendo is a historic Peruvian port town with several quality surf spots. The main left point offers consistent waves with a charming old-town backdrop.
disambiguating description: ⚓ Historic port waves • Multiple spots • Southern charm
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -17.0167
  longitude: -72.0167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Arequipa
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 215°
  description: Works best with swells from 215° (SW). Workable range: 195°-245°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round. Historic port town.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Rocky areas. Moderate currents.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: AQP
  type: Place
  description: 150 minutes drive from AQP airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Wannasurf, Surfline
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 16
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 215
    workable range min: 195
    workable range max: 245
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 50
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: AQP
    drive time minutes: 150
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Historic port town. Multiple breaks.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round. Historic port town.

Mejia
type: TouristAttraction
description: Mejia offers the unique combination of surf and birdwatching - the beach break sits adjacent to Lagunas de Mejia, Peru's most important wetland sanctuary with over 200 bird species.
disambiguating description: 🦩 Wildlife sanctuary waves • Birdwatcher surf • Natural beauty
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -17.1
  longitude: -72
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Arequipa
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 190°-240°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round. Near wetland sanctuary.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Mild currents.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: AQP
  type: Place
  description: 160 minutes drive from AQP airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Wannasurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 15
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 190
    workable range max: 240
    sweet spot size m: 1.55
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 50
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: AQP
    drive time minutes: 160
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Near Lagunas de Mejia wetland sanctuary.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round. Near wetland sanctuary.

Ilo
type: TouristAttraction
description: Ilo is a southern Peruvian mining port with surprisingly good surf. The left point picks up consistent swell and sees few surfers due to its industrial setting.
disambiguating description: ⛏️ Mining port surf • Empty waves • Industrial backdrop
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -17.6417
  longitude: -71.3417
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Moquegua
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 220°
  description: Works best with swells from 220° (SW). Workable range: 200°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round. Mining port town.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🚫 Pollution
  description: Port pollution concerns. Rocky sections.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TCQ
  type: Place
  description: 90 minutes drive from TCQ airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Wannasurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 15
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 220
    workable range min: 200
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 1.9
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 50
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TCQ
    drive time minutes: 90
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Mining port. Limited tourist infrastructure.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round. Mining port town.

Boca del Rio
type: TouristAttraction
description: Boca del Rio is Tacna's main beach resort, located near the Chilean border. The river mouth beach break offers consistent waves in Peru's southernmost surfable region.
disambiguating description: 🇵🇪 Southern border waves • River mouth • Last Peru surf
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -18.1333
  longitude: -70.85
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tacna
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225°
  description: Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 205°-260°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round. Near Chilean border.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 🚫 Pollution
  description: River mouth. Some pollution.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TCQ
  type: Place
  description: 60 minutes drive from TCQ airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Wannasurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 15
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 225
    workable range min: 205
    workable range max: 260
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 50
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TCQ
    drive time minutes: 60
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Tacna's beach resort. Near Chilean border.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round. Near Chilean border.

Los Palos
type: TouristAttraction
description: Los Palos is Peru's southernmost quality surf spot - a remote left point in the desert just north of the Chilean border. Complete isolation and consistent waves reward the adventurous.
disambiguating description: 🏜️ Peru southernmost point • Desert isolation • Border country
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -18.3333
  longitude: -70.4667
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tacna
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 230°
  description: Works best with swells from 230° (SW). Workable range: 210°-260°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.0m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Best March-October. Remote desert point.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🏝️ Remote, 🪨 Rocks
  description: Very remote. Rocky bottom.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TCQ
  type: Place
  description: 120 minutes drive from TCQ airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Wannasurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 15
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 230
    workable range min: 210
    workable range max: 260
    sweet spot size m: 2
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 50
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TCQ
    drive time minutes: 120
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Remote point near Chile border. 4WD recommended.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Best March-October. Remote desert point.

La Boca
type: TouristAttraction
description: La Boca is the inside, more forgiving section of the Pacasmayo wave system. Perfect for intermediate surfers or when the main point is too intense.
disambiguating description: 🌊 Pacasmayo inside section • Forgiving waves • Learn to point surf
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -7.3917
  longitude: -79.575
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Pacasmayo, La Libertad
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 190°-240°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 100° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 100° (E). Offshore range: 60°-140°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round. Inside section of Pacasmayo.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks
  description: Some rocks.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TRU
  type: Place
  description: 80 minutes drive from TRU airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Wannasurf, Surfline
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 18
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 190
    workable range max: 240
    sweet spot size m: 1.3
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 100
    offshore range min: 60
    offshore range max: 140
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TRU
    drive time minutes: 80
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Inside section of Pacasmayo point system.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round. Inside section of Pacasmayo.

Punta Negra
type: TouristAttraction
description: Punta Negra is a quality left reef break between the more famous Punta Hermosa and San Bartolo. When solid S swells arrive, it produces hollow barrels over a rock and coral reef.
disambiguating description: 🪨 Black point barrels • Quality reef • Lima corridor gem
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -12.2667
  longitude: -76.7917
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Lima
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-230°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.0m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Needs solid swell. Quality hollow wave.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🪨 Rocks, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Shallow reef. Strong currents.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LIM
  type: Place
  description: 40 minutes drive from LIM airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Peru surf federation
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 17
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 200
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 230
    sweet spot size m: 2
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 50
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LIM
    drive time minutes: 40
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Between Punta Hermosa and San Bartolo.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Needs solid swell. Quality hollow wave.

Chicama - El Point
type: TouristAttraction
description: Chicama - El Point is the iconic main section of the world's longest left-hand wave. On perfect days, riders connect from El Point through El Hombre, Malpaso, and Keys for rides exceeding 2 kilometers. This is the wave that put Peru on the global surfing map.
disambiguating description: 🌍 World longest left • 2km+ rides • Bucket list wave
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -7.7089
  longitude: -79.4458
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Puerto Malabrigo, La Libertad
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 202°
  description: Works best with swells from 202° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-225°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 2.4m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 2.4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135° (SE)
  description: Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 110°-160°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Best March-November with S-SW groundswells.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Rocky point. Long paddle back.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TRU
  type: Place
  description: 90 minutes drive from TRU airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Wannasurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 17
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 202
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 225
    sweet spot size m: 1.7999999999999998
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 135
    offshore range min: 110
    offshore range max: 160
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TRU
    drive time minutes: 90
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Main section of Chicama. Can connect with El Hombre.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Nov
    season explanation: Best March-November with S-SW groundswells.

Chicama - El Hombre
type: TouristAttraction
description: El Hombre is the power section of Chicama - where the wave gains momentum after El Point and produces the longest, most perfect walls. Named 'The Man' for its size and power, this is where Chicama shows its true character.
disambiguating description: 💪 Power section • Connects the wave • Where Chicama gets real
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -7.7
  longitude: -79.45
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Puerto Malabrigo, La Libertad
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 202°
  description: Works best with swells from 202° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-225°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.8m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.4m. Too small below 1.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135° (SE)
  description: Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 110°-160°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Needs more swell than El Point.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Heavier section. More power.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TRU
  type: Place
  description: 90 minutes drive from TRU airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, local guides
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 17
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 202
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 225
    sweet spot size m: 2.4
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 135
    offshore range min: 110
    offshore range max: 160
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TRU
    drive time minutes: 90
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Second section of Chicama wave.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Nov
    season explanation: Needs more swell than El Point.

Chicama - Malpaso
type: TouristAttraction
description: Malpaso is Chicama's barrel section - where the wave hits a shallower reef and throws perfect tubes at low tide. The name means 'bad pass' in Spanish, referring to the challenging shallow section that rewards those who commit.
disambiguating description: 🛢️ Barrel section • Low tide tubes • Chicama hollow
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -7.715
  longitude: -79.44
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Puerto Malabrigo, La Libertad
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 202°
  description: Works best with swells from 202° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-225°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.8m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.4m. Too small below 1.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135° (SE)
  description: Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 110°-160°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low
  description: Works best between 0.2m and 1.2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Best at low tide. Barrel section.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, ⚠️ Shallow
  description: Shallow reef. Barrel section.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TRU
  type: Place
  description: 90 minutes drive from TRU airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, local guides
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 17
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 202
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 225
    sweet spot size m: 2.4
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 135
    offshore range min: 110
    offshore range max: 160
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TRU
    drive time minutes: 90
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Third section of Chicama.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Nov
    season explanation: Best at low tide. Barrel section.

Chicama - Keys
type: TouristAttraction
description: Chicama Keys is the final inside section near the old pier, where perfect walls peel to their conclusion. Many surfers paddle out here for the more workable waves when the outer sections are too challenging.
disambiguating description: 🔑 Inside section • Near the pier • Perfect walls
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -7.712
  longitude: -79.442
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Puerto Malabrigo, La Libertad
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 202°
  description: Works best with swells from 202° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-225°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.5m - 2.4m
  description: Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 1.5m, too big (closeout) above 2.4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135° (SE)
  description: Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 110°-160°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Final section. Perfect walls.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks
  description: Rocky sections.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TRU
  type: Place
  description: 90 minutes drive from TRU airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, local guides
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 17
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 202
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 225
    sweet spot size m: 1.95
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 135
    offshore range min: 110
    offshore range max: 160
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TRU
    drive time minutes: 90
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Final section of Chicama. Near pier.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Nov
    season explanation: Final section. Perfect walls.

Lobitos Main Point
type: TouristAttraction
description: Lobitos Main Point is the centerpiece of this dusty oil-town-turned-surf-camp - a long, mechanical left that offers 200+ meter rides on good days. The wave has hosted international contests and draws surfers willing to rough it for world-class waves.
disambiguating description: ⛽ Oil town perfection • Long mechanical lefts • Contest venue
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -4.45
  longitude: -81.2833
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Lobitos, Piura
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225°
  description: Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 200°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.5m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.3m. Too small below 1.5m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 112° (ESE)
  description: Offshore wind from 112° (ESE). Offshore range: 90°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Best March-October with SW groundswells.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🦔 Urchins, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Sea urchins. Strong currents.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PIU
  type: Place
  description: 100 minutes drive from PIU airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Wannasurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 225
    workable range min: 200
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 2.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 112
    offshore range min: 90
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PIU
    drive time minutes: 100
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Main point in Lobitos surf complex.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Best March-October with SW groundswells.

Lobitos - El Hueco
type: TouristAttraction
description: El Hueco ("The Hole") is the hollow reef section of Lobitos - a slab-like left that throws barrels over a shallow rock shelf. When pure S swells hit, this is one of the most challenging waves in the Lobitos complex.
disambiguating description: 🕳️ The Hole • Shallow slab • Lobitos barrel
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -4.455
  longitude: -81.285
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Lobitos, Piura
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 180°
  description: Works best with swells from 180° (S). Workable range: 165°-200°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 2.4m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 2.4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 112° (ESE)
  description: Offshore wind from 112° (ESE). Offshore range: 90°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Needs pure S swell. Hollow.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, ⚠️ Shallow, 🦔 Urchins
  description: Shallow reef. Sharp bottom.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PIU
  type: Place
  description: 100 minutes drive from PIU airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Wannasurf, local guides
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 180
    workable range min: 165
    workable range max: 200
    sweet spot size m: 1.7999999999999998
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 112
    offshore range min: 90
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PIU
    drive time minutes: 100
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Hollow reef section of Lobitos.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Needs pure S swell. Hollow.

Lobitos - La Frontera
type: TouristAttraction
description: La Frontera is the connecting section between the main Lobitos points, where waves link up on bigger swells to create extended rides through the complex. A stepping stone between El Hueco and the main point.
disambiguating description: 🔗 Connector wave • Links the points • Extended rides
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -4.453
  longitude: -81.283
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Lobitos, Piura
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 202°
  description: Works best with swells from 202° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-225°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 2.4m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 2.4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 112° (ESE)
  description: Offshore wind from 112° (ESE). Offshore range: 90°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Connects with main point on good days.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🦔 Urchins
  description: Rocky sections. Sea urchins.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PIU
  type: Place
  description: 100 minutes drive from PIU airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Wannasurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 202
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 225
    sweet spot size m: 1.7999999999999998
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 112
    offshore range min: 90
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PIU
    drive time minutes: 100
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Between main point sections.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Connects with main point on good days.

Baterias
type: TouristAttraction
description: Baterias is a consistent left point break south of the main Lobitos wave, offering all-tide surfing with fewer crowds. Named after old military batteries, the wave provides a reliable alternative when other spots are too crowded or challenging.
disambiguating description: 🎯 All-tide option • Consistent left • Fewer crowds
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -4.46
  longitude: -81.29
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Lobitos, Piura
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 180°
  description: Works best with swells from 180° (S). Workable range: 165°-200°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 2.4m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 2.4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 112° (ESE)
  description: Offshore wind from 112° (ESE). Offshore range: 90°-135°. Best window: both.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Works on all tides. Consistent.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks
  description: Rocky sections.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PIU
  type: Place
  description: 100 minutes drive from PIU airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Surf-forecast
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 180
    workable range min: 165
    workable range max: 200
    sweet spot size m: 1.7999999999999998
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 112
    offshore range min: 90
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PIU
    drive time minutes: 100
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: South of main Lobitos point.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Works on all tides. Consistent.

Piscinas
type: TouristAttraction
description: Piscinas ("Swimming Pools") is the mellow member of the Lobitos family - a forgiving left point perfect for intermediate surfers or when the main break is too powerful. Named for the tide pools that form along the rocks.
disambiguating description: 🏊 Tide pool point • Beginner-friendly • Lobitos mellow option
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -4.445
  longitude: -81.28
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Lobitos, Piura
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 202°
  description: Works best with swells from 202° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-225°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.9m - 1.8m
  description: Ideal size: 1.4m. Too small below 0.9m, too big (closeout) above 1.8m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 112° (ESE)
  description: Offshore wind from 112° (ESE). Offshore range: 90°-135°. Best window: both.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Mellow wave. Good for intermediates.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Mild conditions.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PIU
  type: Place
  description: 100 minutes drive from PIU airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Surf-forecast
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 202
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 225
    sweet spot size m: 1.35
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 112
    offshore range min: 90
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PIU
    drive time minutes: 100
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Named for tide pools.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Mellow wave. Good for intermediates.

Penascal
type: TouristAttraction
description: Penascal is a quality left reef break within the Punta Hermosa complex, offering an alternative to the more crowded main breaks. The wave produces hollow sections over a rock reef when SW swells light up the Lima coast.
disambiguating description: 🪨 Punta Hermosa reef • Quality left • Less crowded option
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -12.352
  longitude: -76.812
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Punta Hermosa, Lima
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225°
  description: Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 200°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 2.4m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 2.4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 112° (ESE)
  description: Offshore wind from 112° (ESE). Offshore range: 90°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Quality reef in Punta Hermosa complex.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🪨 Rocks
  description: Sharp reef.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LIM
  type: Place
  description: 45 minutes drive from LIM airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Surf-forecast
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 17
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 225
    workable range min: 200
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 1.7999999999999998
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 112
    offshore range min: 90
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LIM
    drive time minutes: 45
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Part of Punta Hermosa complex.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Nov
    season explanation: Quality reef in Punta Hermosa complex.

La Isla
type: TouristAttraction
description: La Isla is a left reef break near a distinctive rock formation at Punta Hermosa. The wave offers consistent walls when SW swells hit, with an easier paddle-out than some neighboring breaks.
disambiguating description: 🏝️ Island rock landmark • Consistent left • Easy paddle
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -12.36
  longitude: -76.81
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Punta Hermosa, Lima
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225°
  description: Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 200°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 2.4m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 2.4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 112° (ESE)
  description: Offshore wind from 112° (ESE). Offshore range: 90°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Near Caballeros.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🪨 Rocks
  description: Rocky reef.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LIM
  type: Place
  description: 45 minutes drive from LIM airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Surf-forecast
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 17
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 225
    workable range min: 200
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 1.7999999999999998
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 112
    offshore range min: 90
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LIM
    drive time minutes: 45
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Between main Punta Hermosa breaks.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Nov
    season explanation: Near Caballeros.

Playa Waikiki
type: TouristAttraction
description: Playa Waikiki is a historic beach break below the Miraflores cliffs, named in honor of Hawaii. One of Lima's original surf spots, it offers beginner-friendly waves with stunning clifftop views and easy access via the Malecon boardwalk.
disambiguating description: 🌺 Lima historic beach • Hawaiian namesake • Clifftop views
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -12.1333
  longitude: -77.0333
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Miraflores, Lima
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225°
  description: Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 200°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.9m - 1.8m
  description: Ideal size: 1.4m. Too small below 0.9m, too big (closeout) above 1.8m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 112° (ESE)
  description: Offshore wind from 112° (ESE). Offshore range: 90°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round urban surf.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 🚫 Pollution
  description: Very crowded. Urban water quality.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LIM
  type: Place
  description: 20 minutes drive from LIM airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Surf-forecast
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 8
  water temp c: 17
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 225
    workable range min: 200
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 1.35
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 112
    offshore range min: 90
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LIM
    drive time minutes: 20
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Below Miraflores. Stairs down cliff.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round urban surf.

La Rosa Nautica
type: TouristAttraction
description: La Rosa Nautica is a beach break adjacent to the famous pier restaurant of the same name - an iconic Lima landmark. The beginner-friendly waves offer convenient urban surfing with post-session ceviche just steps away.
disambiguating description: 🦞 Famous restaurant pier • Urban beach break • Ceviche nearby
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -12.135
  longitude: -77.04
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Miraflores, Lima
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225°
  description: Works best with swells from 225° (SW). Workable range: 200°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.9m - 1.8m
  description: Ideal size: 1.4m. Too small below 0.9m, too big (closeout) above 1.8m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 112° (ESE)
  description: Offshore wind from 112° (ESE). Offshore range: 90°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Year-round. Near famous restaurant.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 🚫 Pollution
  description: Crowded. Urban break.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LIM
  type: Place
  description: 20 minutes drive from LIM airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Surf-forecast
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 7
  water temp c: 17
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 225
    workable range min: 200
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 1.35
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 112
    offshore range min: 90
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LIM
    drive time minutes: 20
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Near famous pier restaurant.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Year-round. Near famous restaurant.

Huanchaco - El Elio
type: TouristAttraction
description: El Elio is the main left point at Huanchaco, the ancient fishing village famous for its caballitos de totora (reed boats). The wave offers quality walls with a unique cultural backdrop - fishermen still use traditional reed craft here.
disambiguating description: 🚣 Reed boat heritage • Huanchaco point • Ancient fishing village
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -8.0833
  longitude: -79.1167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Huanchaco, La Libertad
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 202°
  description: Works best with swells from 202° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-225°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 2.4m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 2.4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135° (SE)
  description: Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 110°-160°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: high
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Best at high tide.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Rocky point. Respect locals.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TRU
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from TRU airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surf-forecast, Wannasurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 18
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 202
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 225
    sweet spot size m: 1.7999999999999998
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 135
    offshore range min: 110
    offshore range max: 160
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TRU
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Main Huanchaco point.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Nov
    season explanation: Best at high tide.

Huanchaco - El Boqueron
type: TouristAttraction
description: El Boqueron is a right-hand beach break at the north end of Huanchaco that lights up during rare N swell events. When the rest of Peru is flat, this protected section can offer fun waves.
disambiguating description: 🌊 N swell window • Right beach break • When Peru is flat
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -8.08
  longitude: -79.12
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Huanchaco, La Libertad
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0°
  description: Works best with swells from 0° (N). Workable range: 330°-30°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.9m - 1.8m
  description: Ideal size: 1.4m. Too small below 0.9m, too big (closeout) above 1.8m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135° (SE)
  description: Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 110°-160°. Best window: both.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Works with rare N swells.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Mild conditions.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TRU
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from TRU airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Surf-forecast
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 0
    workable range min: 330
    workable range max: 30
    sweet spot size m: 1.35
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 135
    offshore range min: 110
    offshore range max: 160
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TRU
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: North end of Huanchaco.
  best season:
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Apr, Nov
    season explanation: Works with rare N swells.

Huanchaco - Sunkella
type: TouristAttraction
description: Sunkella is a left point break near the ancient Chan Chan ruins - the largest adobe city in the pre-Columbian Americas. Surf history meets archaeological history at this unique spot.
disambiguating description: 🏛️ Near Chan Chan • Archaeological surf • Ancient backdrop
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -8.085
  longitude: -79.115
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Huanchaco, La Libertad
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 202°
  description: Works best with swells from 202° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-225°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 2.4m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 2.4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135° (SE)
  description: Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 110°-160°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Near Chan Chan ruins.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Rocky sections.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TRU
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from TRU airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Surf-forecast
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 18
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 202
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 225
    sweet spot size m: 1.7999999999999998
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 135
    offshore range min: 110
    offshore range max: 160
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TRU
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: South section of Huanchaco.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Nov
    season explanation: Near Chan Chan ruins.

Los Organos Reef
type: TouristAttraction
description: Los Organos is a right reef break in a fishing village famous for whale watching. The north-facing coastline picks up NW swells that miss most of Peru, offering a unique swell window when S swells are absent.
disambiguating description: 🐋 Whale watching village • NW swell window • Right reef
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -4.1667
  longitude: -81.1333
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Piura
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 337°
  description: Works best with swells from 337° (NNW). Workable range: 315°-360°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 2.4m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 2.4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135° (SE)
  description: Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 110°-160°. Best window: both.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: Works with N-NW swells. North-facing coast.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Reef break. Whale watching area.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PIU
  type: Place
  description: 130 minutes drive from PIU airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Surf-forecast
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 23
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 337
    workable range min: 315
    workable range max: 360
    sweet spot size m: 1.7999999999999998
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 135
    offshore range min: 110
    offshore range max: 160
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PIU
    drive time minutes: 130
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Fishing village. Whale watching tours.
  best season:
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months names: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: May, Nov
    season explanation: Works with N-NW swells. North-facing coast.

Negritos Point
type: TouristAttraction
description: Negritos Point is a left point break in an oil industry town south of Lobitos. The wave offers consistent surf with fewer crowds, though the industrial backdrop is less picturesque than neighboring breaks.
disambiguating description: ⛽ Oil town left • Empty lineup • Industrial backdrop
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -4.65
  longitude: -81.3167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Piura
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 202°
  description: Works best with swells from 202° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-225°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 2.4m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 2.4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 112° (ESE)
  description: Offshore wind from 112° (ESE). Offshore range: 90°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Oil industry town. Consistent waves.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🚫 Pollution
  description: Near oil facilities. Rocky point.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PIU
  type: Place
  description: 110 minutes drive from PIU airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Surf-forecast
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 20
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 202
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 225
    sweet spot size m: 1.7999999999999998
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 112
    offshore range min: 90
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PIU
    drive time minutes: 110
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Oil town. Limited services.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Oil industry town. Consistent waves.

Organitos
type: TouristAttraction
description: Organitos is a beginner-friendly beach/reef break near Los Organos that picks up NW swells. The mellow waves make it a good alternative when the main reef is too challenging.
disambiguating description: 🏖️ Beginner option • NW swells • Near Los Organos
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -4.18
  longitude: -81.12
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Piura
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 337°
  description: Works best with swells from 337° (NNW). Workable range: 315°-360°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.9m - 1.8m
  description: Ideal size: 1.4m. Too small below 0.9m, too big (closeout) above 1.8m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135° (SE)
  description: Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 110°-160°. Best window: both.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: Works with N-NW swells.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Mild conditions. Beginner-friendly.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PIU
  type: Place
  description: 130 minutes drive from PIU airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Surf-forecast
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 23
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 337
    workable range min: 315
    workable range max: 360
    sweet spot size m: 1.35
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 135
    offshore range min: 110
    offshore range max: 160
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PIU
    drive time minutes: 130
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Near Los Organos.
  best season:
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months names: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: May, Nov
    season explanation: Works with N-NW swells.

Punta Ballenas
type: TouristAttraction
description: Punta Ballenas ("Whale Point") is a left reef break near Mancora, offering a more challenging alternative to the town wave. The name refers to the humpback whales that migrate through these waters.
disambiguating description: 🐳 Whale Point • Left reef • Near Mancora
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -4.11
  longitude: -81.06
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Mancora, Piura
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 180°
  description: Works best with swells from 180° (S). Workable range: 165°-200°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 2.4m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 2.4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 112° (ESE)
  description: Offshore wind from 112° (ESE). Offshore range: 90°-135°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Near Mancora. S swells.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Reef break. Marine life.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PIU
  type: Place
  description: 120 minutes drive from PIU airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Surf-forecast
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 23
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 180
    workable range min: 165
    workable range max: 200
    sweet spot size m: 1.7999999999999998
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 112
    offshore range min: 90
    offshore range max: 135
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PIU
    drive time minutes: 120
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Near Mancora. Point break.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Near Mancora. S swells.

Zorritos
type: TouristAttraction
description: Zorritos is a beach break near Peru's northern border with Ecuador, offering warm tropical waters and consistent waves. The relaxed fishing village provides an off-the-beaten-path surf experience.
disambiguating description: 🌴 Border town waves • Tropical warmth • Off beaten path
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -3.6667
  longitude: -80.6833
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tumbes
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 337°
  description: Works best with swells from 337° (NNW). Workable range: 315°-360°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.9m - 1.8m
  description: Ideal size: 1.4m. Too small below 0.9m, too big (closeout) above 1.8m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 157° (SSE)
  description: Offshore wind from 157° (SSE). Offshore range: 135°-180°. Best window: both.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
  description: Works with N-NW swells. Near Ecuador border.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Mild conditions. Warm water.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TBP
  type: Place
  description: 45 minutes drive from TBP airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Surf-forecast
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 25
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 337
    workable range min: 315
    workable range max: 360
    sweet spot size m: 1.35
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 157
    offshore range min: 135
    offshore range max: 180
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TBP
    drive time minutes: 45
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Beach town near Ecuador border.
  best season:
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months names: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: May, Nov
    season explanation: Works with N-NW swells. Near Ecuador border.

San Gallan Island
type: TouristAttraction
description: San Gallan Island is a remote right reef break in the Paracas National Reserve, accessible only by boat. The island is home to sea lions and seabirds, offering a true wilderness surf experience in cold Humboldt Current waters.
disambiguating description: 🏝️ Island adventure • Boat access • Wildlife sanctuary
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -13.8667
  longitude: -76.4333
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Paracas, Ica
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 202°
  description: Works best with swells from 202° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-225°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 2.4m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 2.4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 337° (NNW)
  description: Offshore wind from 337° (NNW). Offshore range: 315°-360°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Remote island. Boat access only.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🏝️ Remote, 🦈 Sharks, 🪸 Sharp reef
  description: Remote island. Sea lions. Boat required.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LIM
  type: Place
  description: 240 minutes drive from LIM airport. Requires boat access ($200/day).
content rating: community
contributor: Local guides
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 16
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 202
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 225
    sweet spot size m: 1.7999999999999998
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 337
    offshore range min: 315
    offshore range max: 360
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LIM
    drive time minutes: 240
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 200
    access notes: Boat from Paracas. National reserve.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Remote island. Boat access only.

Puemape
type: TouristAttraction
description: Puemape is a left point break between the famous Chicama and Pacasmayo waves, offering a less crowded alternative when the main attractions are busy. The wave provides consistent, workable walls.
disambiguating description: 🌊 Hidden gem • Between the famous spots • Less crowded
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -7.5833
  longitude: -79.55
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: La Libertad
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 202°
  description: Works best with swells from 202° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-225°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 2.4m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 2.4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135° (SE)
  description: Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 110°-160°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Between Chicama and Pacasmayo.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Rocky point.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TRU
  type: Place
  description: 75 minutes drive from TRU airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Surf-forecast
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 17
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 202
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 225
    sweet spot size m: 1.7999999999999998
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 135
    offshore range min: 110
    offshore range max: 160
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TRU
    drive time minutes: 75
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Between Chicama and Pacasmayo.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Nov
    season explanation: Between Chicama and Pacasmayo.

Punta Prieta
type: TouristAttraction
description: Punta Prieta ("Dark Point") is a left point break in the La Libertad region, offering uncrowded waves near the more famous Chicama and Pacasmayo. The dark volcanic rock gives the spot its name.
disambiguating description: 🌑 Dark Point • Volcanic rock • Empty waves
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -7.6
  longitude: -79.53
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: La Libertad
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 202°
  description: Works best with swells from 202° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-225°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 2.4m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 2.4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135° (SE)
  description: Offshore wind from 135° (SE). Offshore range: 110°-160°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.4m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Near Puemape.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks
  description: Rocky point.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TRU
  type: Place
  description: 70 minutes drive from TRU airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Surf-forecast
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 17
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 202
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 225
    sweet spot size m: 1.7999999999999998
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 135
    offshore range min: 110
    offshore range max: 160
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TRU
    drive time minutes: 70
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Near Puemape.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Nov
    season explanation: Near Puemape.

Puerto Nuevo
type: TouristAttraction
description: Puerto Nuevo is a beach and point break near Cerro Azul, offering an alternative when the main break is crowded. The fishing village setting provides an authentic Peruvian coastal experience.
disambiguating description: 🎣 Fishing village • Near Cerro Azul • Authentic vibes
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -13.05
  longitude: -76.46
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Lima
  address country: Peru
  address region: South America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 202°
  description: Works best with swells from 202° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-225°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 2.4m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 2.4m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 67° (ENE)
  description: Offshore wind from 67° (ENE). Offshore range: 45°-90°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: Near Cerro Azul.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Mild conditions.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: LIM
  type: Place
  description: 155 minutes drive from LIM airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Surf-forecast
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 17
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 202
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 225
    sweet spot size m: 1.7999999999999998
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 67
    offshore range min: 45
    offshore range max: 90
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: LIM
    drive time minutes: 155
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Near Cerro Azul.
  best season:
    primary months: 3
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: Near Cerro Azul.