Point

left

Level 3/10

Punta Sal

Tumbes, Peru

🌀Strong rips

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.

10-Day Forecast

Today

Poor

1.0mWNW

@16s

9km/h

Wed

Fair

1.2mWNW

@15s

23km/h

Thu

Poor

1.1mNW

@14s

16km/h

Choppy

Fri

Poor

1.0mWNW

@15s

9km/h

Sat

Fair

1.2mWNW

@15s

19km/h

Sun

Fair

1.2mWNW

@14s

16km/h

Mon

Poor

1.1mNW

@15s

10km/h

Tue

Poor

1.0mNW

@15s

9km/h

Wed

Poor

1.0mWNW

@15s

11km/h

Today

Tue, Jan 20

1.0m @ 16s WNW

9 km/h W

Wed

Wed, Jan 21

1.2m @ 15s WNW

23 km/h SW

Thu

Thu, Jan 22

1.1m @ 14s NW

16 km/h SW

Choppy

Fri

Fri, Jan 23

1.0m @ 15s WNW

9 km/h W

Sat

Sat, Jan 24

1.2m @ 15s WNW

19 km/h SW

Sun

Sun, Jan 25

1.2m @ 14s WNW

16 km/h SW

Mon

Mon, Jan 26

1.1m @ 15s NW

10 km/h WSW

Tue

Tue, Jan 27

1.0m @ 15s NW

9 km/h SW

Wed

Wed, Jan 28

1.0m @ 15s WNW

11 km/h WSW

Today's Conditions

Swell

1.0m

WNW(299°)

Score: 15/25

Period

16s

Long period groundswell

Score: 23/25

Wind

9km/h

W(268°)

Score: 1/25

Weather

25°C

0.0mm46%

Windswell Component

0.1mSSW@1s

Secondary Swell

0.3mW

Forecast Confidence

100%

Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather

Best Session

morning

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Swell Direction

0/25

How well swell angle matches the spot

Swell Size

15/25

Wave height in the ideal range

Swell Period

23/25

Each spot has different period requirements. Points and reefs can handle longer periods than beaches.

Wind

1/25

Offshore/glassy conditions

Total Score39/100

Location & Conditions

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Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSW (210°)
Direction range: 190° - 240°
Size range: 0.6m - 2m
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: ESE (110°)
Offshore range: 70° - 150°
Best window: morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: all
Optimal range: 0.4m - 1.5m

Water temp

24°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

3/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: Beach resort area. Easy access.

Getting There

Airport

TBP

Drive time

60 min

Best Season

Peak: Mar-Oct

Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Year-round. Warmest water in Peru. Near Ecuador border.

Data Quality

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Verified by Surf-forecast, Wannasurf