Kon Tiki
Kon Tiki is one of Peru's premier right-hand waves, named after Thor Heyerdahl's famous raft expedition that departed from nearby Callao. The wave offers powerful, hollow rights over a rock reef.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (190°)
- Direction range
- 170° - 215°
- Size range
- 1m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m - 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 50° - 130°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.5m
- Danger below
- 0.3m
Water temp
17°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: South of main Punta Hermosa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Kon Tiki?
Kon Tiki is a reef break in Punta Hermosa, Lima, Peru, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Kon Tiki?
Kon Tiki picks up swell from the S round to the SW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the S. That's a tight window, so it needs the swell direction to line up. It starts working at around 1m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 1.9 to 2.5m. 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 Kon Tiki?
An E wind is dead offshore at Kon Tiki, 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 Kon Tiki?
Kon Tiki is at its best around the mid to high 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 Kon Tiki?
The most reliable run of swell at Kon Tiki comes Apr to Sep. There's a second window in Mar and Oct too. Needs solid swell. Named after Thor Heyerdahl expedition.
How cold is the water at Kon Tiki?
The water at Kon Tiki 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 Kon Tiki 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. Sharp reef. Strong currents.
How do I get to Kon Tiki?
The nearest airport on our list is LIM, then it's roughly a 45-minute drive. South of main Punta Hermosa.
What other surf spots are near Kon Tiki?
The closest breaks we track are Penascal (0.4 km), La Isla (0.6 km) and Pico Alto 2 (0.9 km), handy when Kon Tiki isn't working. We track 6 spots around Punta Hermosa, Lima in total.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct
Needs solid swell. Named after Thor Heyerdahl expedition.
Getting There
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Senoritas
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🪨 Black point barrels • Quality reef • Lima corridor gem