Chicama - El Point
Chicama - El Point is the iconic main section of the world's longest left-hand wave. On perfect days, riders connect from El Point through El Hombre, Malpaso, and Keys for rides exceeding 2 kilometers. This is the wave that put Peru on the global surfing map.
Chicama - El Point surf forecast
Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.
Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions
Find FlightsLocation & Conditions
Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows
Tide times today
Strike Score Breakdown
Plan Your Strike
Return flights to TRU, departing today with a 5-day trip window.
Search Flights on SkyscannerLocation & Conditions
Know when South America is about to fire
Get the best strike windows in South America — and worldwide — in your inbox every Monday & Thursday. Live Strike Scores, the swell behind them, zero fluff.
¿Prefieres español? Recibe el Strike Report en español, gratis →
Get the full Chicama - El Point trip window
Pro unlocks the 10-day forecast window, unlimited alerts, and custom spot tracking that help turn a good-looking surf report into a better travel decision.
10-day window
See the trip window before flights get expensive.
Unlimited alerts
Let the app watch your score threshold for you.
Custom spots
Track the breaks that actually matter to your travel plans.
Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (202°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 225°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- 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
6/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Main section of Chicama. Can connect with El Hombre.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Chicama - El Point?
Chicama - El Point is a point break in Puerto Malabrigo, La Libertad, Peru, that mostly breaks left.
What swell works best at Chicama - El Point?
Chicama - El Point 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 1.2m and handles up to about 2.4m, with the sweet spot around 1.7 to 2.1m. 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 Chicama - El Point?
A SE wind is dead offshore at Chicama - El Point, and anything from the ESE round to the SSE 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 Chicama - El Point?
Chicama - El Point is at its best around the low to mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 1.4m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Chicama - El Point?
The most reliable run of swell at Chicama - El Point comes Apr to Oct. There's a second window in Mar and Nov too. Best March-November with S-SW groundswells.
How cold is the water at Chicama - El Point?
The water at Chicama - El Point 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 Chicama - El Point 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 (4/10) when it's on. Rocky point. Long paddle back.
How do I get to Chicama - El Point?
The nearest airport on our list is TRU, then it's roughly a 1.5-hour drive. Main section of Chicama. Can connect with El Hombre.
What other surf spots are near Chicama - El Point?
The closest breaks we track are Chicama - Keys (0.5 km), Chicama - Malpaso (0.9 km) and Chicama (1.1 km), handy when Chicama - El Point isn't working. We track 4 spots around Puerto Malabrigo, La Libertad in total.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
Secondary: Mar, Nov
Best March-November with S-SW groundswells.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Chicama - Keys
🔑 Inside section • Near the pier • Perfect walls
Chicama - Malpaso
🛢️ Barrel section • Low tide tubes • Chicama hollow
Chicama
📏 World's longest left • 2km to the pier • First legally protected wave
El Faro
🗼 Chicama starting point • Connects to main wave • Part of longest ride
Punta Prieta
🌑 Dark Point • Volcanic rock • Empty waves
Puemape
🌊 Hidden gem • Between the famous spots • Less crowded