Negritos Point
Negritos Point is a left point break in an oil industry town south of Lobitos. The wave offers consistent surf with fewer crowds, though the industrial backdrop is less picturesque than neighboring breaks.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell 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 - 1.4m
Water temp
20°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Oil town. Limited services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Negritos Point?
Negritos Point is a point break in Piura, Peru, that mostly breaks left.
What swell works best at Negritos Point?
Negritos Point 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 Negritos Point?
An ESE wind is dead offshore at Negritos Point, 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 Negritos Point?
Negritos Point is at its best around the low to mid tide, roughly 0.4m to 1.4m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Negritos Point?
The most reliable run of swell at Negritos Point comes Apr to Sep. There's a second window in Mar and Oct too. Oil industry town. Consistent waves.
How cold is the water at Negritos Point?
The water at Negritos Point 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 Negritos Point 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 2/10). Near oil facilities. Rocky point.
How do I get to Negritos Point?
The nearest airport on our list is PIU, then it's roughly a 2-hour drive. Oil town. Limited services.
What other surf spots are near Negritos Point?
The closest breaks we track are Baterias (21 km), Panic Point (21 km) and Lobitos - El Hueco (22 km), handy when Negritos Point isn't working. We track 6 spots around Piura in total.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct
Oil industry town. Consistent waves.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Baterias
🎯 All-tide option • Consistent left • Fewer crowds
Panic Point
😱 Lobitos heavy section • Hollow lefts • Expert territory
Lobitos - El Hueco
🕳️ The Hole • Shallow slab • Lobitos barrel
Lobitos - La Frontera
🔗 Connector wave • Links the points • Extended rides
Lobitos
🛢️ Desert point paradise • Multiple world-class lefts • Frontier living
Piscinas
🏊 Tide pool point • Beginner-friendly • Lobitos mellow option