Organitos
Organitos is a beginner-friendly beach/reef break near Los Organos that picks up NW swells. The mellow waves make it a good alternative when the main reef is too challenging.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NNW (337°)
- Direction range
- 315° - 360°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 1.8m
- Ideal size
- 1.3m - 1.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Offshore range
- 110° - 160°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.5m
Water temp
23°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Near Los Organos.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Organitos?
Organitos is a beach break in Piura, Peru, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Organitos?
Organitos 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 0.9m and handles up to about 1.8m, with the sweet spot around 1.3 to 1.6m. 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 Organitos?
A SE wind is dead offshore at Organitos, 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 Organitos?
Organitos is at its best around the mid to high tide, roughly 0.4m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Organitos?
The most reliable run of swell at Organitos comes Dec to Apr. There's a second window in May and Nov too. Works with N-NW swells.
How cold is the water at Organitos?
The water at Organitos 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 Organitos good for beginners?
Yes, it's one of the friendlier waves around, rated 3/10 for difficulty. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Mild conditions. Beginner-friendly.
How do I get to Organitos?
The nearest airport on our list is PIU, then it's roughly a 2-hour drive. Near Los Organos.
What other surf spots are near Organitos?
The closest breaks we track are Los Organos Reef (1.7 km), Punta Ballenas (11 km) and Mancora (11 km), handy when Organitos 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.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Los Organos Reef
🐋 Whale watching village • NW swell window • Right reef
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