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.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- 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 kind of wave is Los Organos Reef?
Los Organos Reef is a reef break in Piura, Peru, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Los Organos Reef?
Los Organos Reef picks up swell from the NW round to the N, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the NNW. 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 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 Los Organos Reef?
A SE wind is dead offshore at Los Organos Reef, and anything from the ESE round to the SSE keeps it clean. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Los Organos Reef?
Los Organos Reef is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.4m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Los Organos Reef?
The most reliable run of swell at Los Organos Reef comes Dec to Apr. There's a second window in May and Nov too. Works with N-NW swells. North-facing coast.
How cold is the water at Los Organos Reef?
The water at Los Organos Reef averages around 23°C, so you'll want a springsuit or 2mm. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Los Organos Reef 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. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Reef break. Whale watching area.
How do I get to Los Organos Reef?
The nearest airport on our list is PIU, then it's roughly a 2-hour drive. Fishing village. Whale watching tours.
What other surf spots are near Los Organos Reef?
The closest breaks we track are Organitos (1.7 km), Punta Ballenas (10 km) and Mancora (11 km), handy when Los Organos Reef isn't working. We track 6 spots around Piura in total.
Best Season
Peak: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Secondary: May, Nov
Works with N-NW swells. North-facing coast.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Organitos
🏖️ Beginner option • NW swells • Near Los Organos
Punta Ballenas
🐳 Whale Point • Left reef • Near Mancora
Mancora
🎉 Party surf town • Warm water lefts • Backpacker scene
Cabo Blanco
🎣 Peru's Pipeline • Hemingway heritage • Heavy tubes
Punta Sal
🌴 Peru tropical surf • Warmest water • Beginner paradise
Piscinas
🏊 Tide pool point • Beginner-friendly • Lobitos mellow option