Chicama - El Hombre
El Hombre is the power section of Chicama - where the wave gains momentum after El Point and produces the longest, most perfect walls. Named 'The Man' for its size and power, this is where Chicama shows its true character.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (202°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 225°
- Size range
- 1.8m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Offshore range
- 110° - 160°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.4m
Water temp
17°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Second section of Chicama wave.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
Secondary: Mar, Nov
Needs more swell than El Point.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Chicama
📏 World's longest wave • 2km+ possible • Four connecting sections
Chicama - El Point
🌍 World longest left • 2km+ rides • Bucket list wave
El Faro
🗼 Chicama starting point • Connects to main wave • Part of longest ride
Chicama - Keys
🔑 Inside section • Near the pier • Perfect walls
Chicama - Malpaso
🛢️ Barrel section • Low tide tubes • Chicama hollow
Punta Prieta
🌑 Dark Point • Volcanic rock • Empty waves