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Level 7/10

Cabo Blanco

Piura, Peru

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Cabo Blanco is Peru's heaviest wave - a powerful left point that produces thick, hollow barrels when solid SW swells hit. Made famous as Hemingway's marlin fishing spot, it now attracts barrel hunters seeking some of South America's gnarliest tubes.

Cabo Blanco surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Poor

1.3mSW@15s

23km/h

1.3m@15s

23km/h

Thu5

Fair

1.4mSW@15s

12km/h

1.4m@15s

12km/h

Fri6

Poor

1.1mSW@14s

17km/h

1.1m@14s

17km/h

Sat7

Fair

1.1mSW@15s

17km/h

1.1m@15s

17km/h

Sun8

Fair

1.2mSSW@15s

13km/h

1.2m@15s

13km/h

Mon9

Poor

1.1mSW@14s

19km/h

1.1m@14s

19km/h

Tue10

Poor

0.9mSW@14s

24km/h

0.9m@14s

24km/h

Wed11

Poor

0.8mSW@16s

22km/h

0.8m@16s

22km/h

Thu12

Poor

1.1mSW@16s

24km/h

1.1m@16s

24km/h

Fri13

Fair

1.2mSW@15s

14km/h

1.2m@15s

14km/h

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 16 km/h · PM 29 km/h · Tide at 5am (0.3m)

Swell

1.3m

SW(222°)

Score: 14/25

Period

15s

Groundswell

Score: 23/25

Wind

23km/h

SSW(196°)

Score: 0/25

Weather

28°C

0.0mm96%

First light 5:30amSunrise 6:00amSunset 6:16pmLast light 6:46pm

Windswell

0.5m@3s

Secondary

0.5m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.3m @15s SW in window

Wind23 km/h SSW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 7:44am–4:12pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.5–1.6m

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2m1.0

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swell

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17g25

15g28

30g50

29g48

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20g31

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tidem

5:50am0.3m

11:51am1.2m

5:57pm0.3m

6:43am0.2m

12:51pm1.3m

6:55pm0.3m

1:01am1.5m

7:26am0.1m

1:44pm1.4m

7:42pm0.3m

1:44am1.6m

8:06am0.0m

2:23pm1.6m

8:30pm0.3m

2:26am1.6m

8:40am0.0m

3:04pm1.6m

9:05pm0.3m

3:01am1.6m

9:14am0.0m

3:42pm1.7m

9:41pm0.3m

3:33am1.6m

9:50am0.1m

4:15pm1.6m

10:15pm0.3m

4:08am1.5m

10:22am0.1m

4:51pm1.6m

4:42am1.4m

10:56am0.1m

5:26pm1.5m

Ideal tideStrike windowDanger tideNight

Tide times today

5:50 am

Low · 0.28m

11:51 am

High · 1.24m

5:57 pm

Low · 0.32m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction23/25

Swell Size14/25

Swell Period23/25

Wind0/25

Raw Score60/100

Adjustments

Wind History-5

🌊 Tide+3

💨 Gusty Wind-4

⚠️ Weak Component-10

Adjusted Score44/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score44

🌊 Mostly in the tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Swell1.3m @15s SW in window

Wind23 km/h SSW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SW (220°)
Direction range: 200° - 250°
Size range: 1m - 4m
Ideal size: 2.3m - 3.3m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 16s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: E (100°)
Offshore range: 60° - 140°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid
Optimal range: 0.5m - 1.6m
Danger below: 0.3m

Water temp

21°C

Wetsuit

Springsuit / 2mm

Difficulty

7/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: Small fishing village. Basic services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Cabo Blanco?

Cabo Blanco is a point break in Piura, Peru, that mostly breaks left.

What swell works best at Cabo Blanco?

Cabo Blanco picks up swell from the SSW round to the WSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SW. It starts working at around 1m and handles up to about 4m, with the sweet spot around 2.3 to 3.3m. Period matters too: aim for 16s or longer, as anything under 12s 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 Cabo Blanco?

An E wind is dead offshore at Cabo Blanco, and anything from the ENE 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 Cabo Blanco?

Cabo Blanco is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.5m to 1.6m on the local chart. Below 0.3m it gets dangerously shallow.

When is the best time of year to surf Cabo Blanco?

The most reliable run of swell at Cabo Blanco comes Apr to Sep. There's a second window in Mar and Oct too. Best March-October. Needs solid swell. Historic big wave spot.

How cold is the water at Cabo Blanco?

The water at Cabo Blanco averages around 21°C, so you'll want a springsuit or 2mm. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Cabo Blanco good for beginners?

Not really. It's rated 7/10 for difficulty and suits experienced surfers. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Rocky bottom. Occasional shark sightings.

How do I get to Cabo Blanco?

The nearest airport on our list is PIU, then it's roughly a 2.5-hour drive. Small fishing village. Basic services.

What other surf spots are near Cabo Blanco?

The closest breaks we track are Organitos (14 km), Los Organos Reef (14 km) and Piscinas (22 km), handy when Cabo Blanco isn't working. We track 6 spots around Piura in total.

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Sep

Secondary: Mar, Oct

Best March-October. Needs solid swell. Historic big wave spot.

Getting There

Airport

PIU

Drive time

150 min

Data quality

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