Caballeros
Caballeros is the premier wave at Punta Hermosa - a reliable right reef that produces quality walls and barrels when solid S swells arrive. Competition venue for local events.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (200°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 225°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 1.8m - 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 50° - 130°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.5m
- Danger below
- 0.3m
Water temp
17°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
6/10
Access: North end of Punta Hermosa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Caballeros?
Caballeros is a reef break in Punta Hermosa, Lima, Peru, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Caballeros?
Caballeros picks up swell from the S round to the SW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSW. That's a tight window, so it needs the swell direction to line up. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 1.8 to 2.5m. 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 Caballeros?
An E wind is dead offshore at Caballeros, 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 Caballeros?
Caballeros is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.5m to 1.5m on the local chart. Below 0.3m it gets dangerously shallow.
When is the best time of year to surf Caballeros?
The most reliable run of swell at Caballeros comes Apr to Sep. There's a second window in Mar and Oct too. Best with solid swell. Hollow waves.
How cold is the water at Caballeros?
The water at Caballeros averages around 17°C, so you'll want a 3/2mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Caballeros good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (6/10) when it's on. Shallow reef. Crowded on good days.
How do I get to Caballeros?
The nearest airport on our list is LIM, then it's roughly a 45-minute drive. North end of Punta Hermosa.
What other surf spots are near Caballeros?
The closest breaks we track are Senoritas (0.7 km), Pico Alto 2 (1.3 km) and Pico Alto (1.6 km), handy when Caballeros isn't working. We track 6 spots around Punta Hermosa, Lima in total.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct
Best with solid swell. Hollow waves.
Getting There
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