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Chicama

Puerto Malabrigo, Peru

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.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SSW (210°)
Direction range
200° - 220°
Size range
1.2m - 2.4m
Ideal period
18s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
N (0°)
Offshore range
315° - 45°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
low to mid

Difficulty

6/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: Beach/paddle

Getting There

Airport
TRU
Drive time
90 min

Data Quality

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