Los Organos Reef
Los Organos is a right reef break in a fishing village famous for whale watching. The north-facing coastline picks up NW swells that miss most of Peru, offering a unique swell window when S swells are absent.
Los Organos Reef surf forecast
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NNW (337°)
- Direction range
- 315° - 360°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Offshore range
- 110° - 160°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.5m
Water temp
23°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Fishing village. Whale watching tours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Los Organos Reef?
The Los Organos Reef profile favors mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.
What wind direction is offshore at Los Organos Reef?
The Los Organos Reef profile uses wind from SE (135°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 110° to 160°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Los Organos Reef?
The Los Organos Reef scoring profile favors swell from NNW (315° to 360°), a swell-height range of 1.2m to 2.4m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Los Organos Reef?
The main season at Los Organos Reef is Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. A secondary window runs May, Nov. Works with N-NW swells. North-facing coast.
How do I get to Los Organos Reef?
The spot profile lists PIU as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 130 minutes. Fishing village. Whale watching tours.
What kind of wave is Los Organos Reef?
Los Organos Reef is a reef break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Secondary: May, Nov
Works with N-NW swells. North-facing coast.
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