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.
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Water temp
20°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: South of main Lobitos point.
Baterias works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
Offshore wind at Baterias blows from the ESE (112°). Anything in the 90° to 135° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
Baterias wants S swell (165° to 200°) between 1.2m and 2.4m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
The main season at Baterias is Mar-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. Works on all tides. Consistent.
Fly into PIU, then allow about 100 minutes by road. South of main Lobitos point.
Baterias is a point break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Works on all tides. Consistent.
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