La Isla
La Isla is a left reef break near a distinctive rock formation at Punta Hermosa. The wave offers consistent walls when SW swells hit, with an easier paddle-out than some neighboring breaks.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 250°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (112°)
- Offshore range
- 90° - 135°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.4m
Water temp
17°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Between main Punta Hermosa breaks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is La Isla?
La Isla is a reef break in Punta Hermosa, Lima, Peru, that mostly breaks left.
What swell works best at La Isla?
La Isla 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 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 La Isla?
An ESE wind is dead offshore at La Isla, and anything from the E 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 Isla?
La Isla is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.4m to 1.4m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf La Isla?
The most reliable run of swell at La Isla comes Apr to Oct. There's a second window in Mar and Nov too. Near Caballeros.
How cold is the water at La Isla?
The water at La Isla 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 La Isla good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Rocky reef.
How do I get to La Isla?
The nearest airport on our list is LIM, then it's roughly a 45-minute drive. Between main Punta Hermosa breaks.
What other surf spots are near La Isla?
The closest breaks we track are Kon Tiki (0.6 km), Penascal (0.9 km) and Pico Alto 2 (1.3 km), handy when La Isla isn't working. We track 6 spots around Punta Hermosa, Lima in total.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
Secondary: Mar, Nov
Near Caballeros.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Kon Tiki
⛵ Heyerdahl heritage • Quality rights • Powerful reef break
Penascal
🪨 Punta Hermosa reef • Quality left • Less crowded option
Pico Alto 2
🏄 Punta Hermosa everyday wave • Consistent lefts • Easy access
Punta Negra
🪨 Black point barrels • Quality reef • Lima corridor gem
Senoritas
🌊 Beginner paradise • Protected beach • Surf school central
Pico Alto
🇵🇪 Peru's giant • Never closes out • 30-min paddle