La Boca
La Boca is the inside, more forgiving section of the Pacasmayo wave system. Perfect for intermediate surfers or when the main point is too intense.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (210°)
- Direction range
- 190° - 240°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.2m - 1.7m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (100°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 140°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.5m
Water temp
18°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Inside section of Pacasmayo point system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is La Boca?
La Boca is a point break in Pacasmayo, La Libertad, Peru, that mostly breaks left.
What swell works best at La Boca?
La Boca picks up swell from the S round to the WSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSW. It starts working at around 0.6m and handles up to about 2m, with the sweet spot around 1.2 to 1.7m. 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 La Boca?
An E wind is dead offshore at La Boca, 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 La Boca?
La Boca has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.4m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf La Boca?
The most reliable run of swell at La Boca comes Mar to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Feb too. Year-round. Inside section of Pacasmayo.
How cold is the water at La Boca?
The water at La Boca averages around 18°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 La Boca good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 4/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Some rocks.
How do I get to La Boca?
The nearest airport on our list is TRU, then it's roughly a 1.5-hour drive. Inside section of Pacasmayo point system.
What other surf spots are near La Boca?
The closest breaks we track are Pacasmayo (1.3 km), Puemape (21 km) and Punta Prieta (24 km), handy when La Boca isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Year-round. Inside section of Pacasmayo.
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