Makaha
Makaha is the closest quality wave to central Lima, breaking below the cliffs of upscale Miraflores district. Urban surfing at its finest - grab a post-surf pisco sour within walking distance.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (195°)
- Direction range
- 175° - 220°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.2m - 1.7m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 50° - 130°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.5m
Water temp
17°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
7/10
Access: Below Miraflores cliffs. Stairway access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Makaha?
Makaha is a point break in Miraflores, Lima, Peru, that mostly breaks left.
What swell works best at Makaha?
Makaha 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 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 Makaha?
An E wind is dead offshore at Makaha, and anything from the NE 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 Makaha?
Makaha has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.3m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Makaha?
The most reliable run of swell at Makaha comes Mar to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Feb too. Year-round urban surf. Best mornings.
How cold is the water at Makaha?
The water at Makaha 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 Makaha 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. It gets busy (crowd 7/10), so mind the pecking order. Urban pollution. Very crowded.
How do I get to Makaha?
The nearest airport on our list is LIM, then it's roughly a 20-minute drive. Below Miraflores cliffs. Stairway access.
What other surf spots are near Makaha?
The closest breaks we track are Playa Waikiki (0.3 km), Redondo (0.5 km) and La Rosa Nautica (1.1 km), handy when Makaha isn't working. We track 4 spots around Miraflores, Lima in total.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Year-round urban surf. Best mornings.
Getting There
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La Rosa Nautica
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La Herradura
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