Boca del Rio
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 205° - 260°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.92×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 50° - 130°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.5m
Water temp
15°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Tacna's beach resort. Near Chilean border.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Boca del Rio?
Boca del Rio is a beach break in Tacna, Peru, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Boca del Rio?
Boca del Rio picks up swell from the SSW round to the W, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SW. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Boca del Rio?
An E wind is dead offshore at Boca del Rio, and anything from the NE round to the SE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Boca del Rio?
Boca del Rio has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.3m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Boca del Rio?
The most reliable run of swell at Boca del Rio comes Mar to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Feb too. Year-round. Near Chilean border.
How cold is the water at Boca del Rio?
The water at Boca del Rio averages around 15°C, so you'll want a 4/3mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Boca del Rio good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 4/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 2/10). River mouth. Some pollution.
How do I get to Boca del Rio?
The nearest airport on our list is TCQ, then it's roughly a one-hour drive. Tacna's beach resort. Near Chilean border.
What other surf spots are near Boca del Rio?
The closest breaks we track are Los Palos (46 km), handy when Boca del Rio isn't working. Fun fact: it's the second most southerly break we track in Peru.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Year-round. Near Chilean border.
Getting There
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