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Lobitos - La Frontera

Lobitos, Piura, Peru

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La Frontera is the connecting section between the main Lobitos points, where waves link up on bigger swells to create extended rides through the complex. A stepping stone between El Hueco and the main point.

Lobitos - La Frontera surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today3

Poor

1.6mSW@14s

27km/h

1.6m@14s

27km/h

Wed4

Fair

1.5mSSW@16s

22km/h

1.5m@16s

22km/h

Thu5

Good

1.7mSSW@15s

12km/h

1.7m@15s

12km/h

Fri6

Fair

1.5mSSW@14s

16km/h

1.5m@14s

16km/h

Sat7

Fair

1.5mSSW@16s

18km/h

1.5m@16s

18km/h

Sun8

Good

1.7mSSW@15s

12km/h

1.7m@15s

12km/h

Mon9

Fair

1.5mSSW@14s

19km/h

1.5m@14s

19km/h

Tue10

Poor

1.2mSSW@13s

22km/h

1.2m@13s

22km/h

Wed11

Poor

0.9mSSW@15s

20km/h

0.9m@15s

20km/h

Thu12

Fair

1.4mSSW@16s

21km/h

1.4m@16s

21km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 22 km/h · PM 32 km/h

Swell

1.6m

SW(220°)

Score: 21/25

Period

14s

Groundswell

Score: 14/25

Wind

27km/h

S(179°)

Score: 1/25

Weather

29°C

0.0mm76%

First light 5:30amSunrise 6:00amSunset 6:16pmLast light 6:46pm

Windswell

0.9m@3s

Secondary

0.6m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.6m @14s SW in window

Wind27 km/h S cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:30am–3:33pm · through highStrike window: 6:00–6:46pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.4–1.5m

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3m1.5

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swell

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tidem

4:42am0.4m

10:36am1.1m

4:46pm0.3m

5:51am0.3m

11:55am1.2m

6:00pm0.3m

6:47am0.1m

12:55pm1.3m

6:58pm0.3m

1:03am1.4m

7:30am0.1m

1:45pm1.4m

7:46pm0.3m

1:46am1.5m

8:08am0.0m

2:26pm1.5m

8:30pm0.3m

2:23am1.5m

8:42am0.0m

3:05pm1.6m

9:05pm0.3m

3:00am1.5m

9:15am0.0m

3:43pm1.6m

9:44pm0.3m

3:33am1.5m

9:50am0.0m

4:19pm1.6m

10:21pm0.3m

4:08am1.4m

10:22am0.1m

4:52pm1.6m

4:38am1.4m

10:58am0.1m

5:26pm1.5m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

4:42 am

Low · 0.36m

10:36 am

High · 1.11m

4:46 pm

Low · 0.32m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction14/25

Swell Size21/25

Swell Period14/25

Wind1/25

Raw Score50/100

Adjustments

Wind History-1

🌊💨 Windswell-3

🌊 Tide+5

💨 Gusty Wind-4

⚠️ Weak Component-5

Adjusted Score42/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score42

🌊 Optimal tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Wind27 km/h S cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell 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: ESE (112°)
Offshore range: 90° - 135°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: low to mid
Optimal range: 0.4m - 1.5m

Water temp

20°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

6/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: Between main point sections.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Lobitos - La Frontera?

Lobitos - La Frontera is a point break in Lobitos, Piura, Peru, that mostly breaks left.

What swell works best at Lobitos - La Frontera?

Lobitos - La Frontera 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 Lobitos - La Frontera?

An ESE wind is dead offshore at Lobitos - La Frontera, 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 Lobitos - La Frontera?

Lobitos - La Frontera is at its best around the low to mid tide, roughly 0.4m to 1.5m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf Lobitos - La Frontera?

The most reliable run of swell at Lobitos - La Frontera comes Apr to Sep. There's a second window in Mar and Oct too. Connects with main point on good days.

How cold is the water at Lobitos - La Frontera?

The water at Lobitos - La Frontera averages around 20°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 Lobitos - La Frontera 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. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Rocky sections. Sea urchins.

How do I get to Lobitos - La Frontera?

The nearest airport on our list is PIU, then it's roughly a 1.5-hour drive. Between main point sections.

What other surf spots are near Lobitos - La Frontera?

The closest breaks we track are Lobitos - El Hueco (0.3 km), Lobitos (0.8 km) and Piscinas (0.9 km), handy when Lobitos - La Frontera isn't working. We track 5 spots around Lobitos, Piura in total.

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Sep

Secondary: Mar, Oct

Connects with main point on good days.

Getting There

Airport

PIU

Drive time

100 min

Data quality

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