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
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- 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 tide is best at Boca del Rio?
The Boca del Rio profile favors the recorded tide range, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.
What wind direction is offshore at Boca del Rio?
The Boca del Rio profile uses wind from E (90°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 50° to 130°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Boca del Rio?
The Boca del Rio scoring profile favors swell from SW (205° to 260°), a swell-height range of 0.8m to 2.5m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Boca del Rio?
The main season at Boca del Rio is Mar-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. Year-round. Near Chilean border.
How do I get to Boca del Rio?
The spot profile lists TCQ as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 60 minutes. Tacna's beach resort. Near Chilean border.
What kind of wave is Boca del Rio?
Boca del Rio is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Year-round. Near Chilean border.
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