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Pico Alto 2

Punta Hermosa, Lima, Peru

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Pico Alto 2 is the everyday surf spot at Punta Hermosa, distinct from the famous big wave spot offshore. This left point offers consistent waves accessible to intermediate surfers.

10-Day Forecast

Today5

Good

1.4mSSW@12s

7km/h

1.4m@12s

7km/h

Thu6

Fair

1.3mSW@14s

10km/h

1.3m@14s

10km/h

Fri7

Fair

1.5mSW@13s

10km/h

1.5m@13s

10km/h

Sat8

Good

1.7mSSW@12s

9km/h

1.7m@12s

9km/h

Sun9

Firing

1.9mSSW@15s

9km/h

1.9m@15s

9km/h

Mon10

Good

2.0mSSW@13s

10km/h

2.0m@13s

10km/h

Tue11

Fair

2.5mSSW@10s

8km/h

2.5m@10s

8km/h

Wed12

Good

2.2mSSW@12s

10km/h

2.2m@12s

10km/h

Thu13

Firing

2.1mSSW@13s

6km/h

2.1m@13s

6km/h

Fri14

Firing

1.9mSSW@13s

8km/h

1.9m@13s

8km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 3 km/h · PM 11 km/h

Swell

1.4m

SSW(199°)

Score: 14/25

Period

12s

Medium period swell

Score: 14/25

Wind

7km/h

SSE(168°)

Score: 20/25

Weather

21°C

0.0mm57%

First light 5:54amSunrise 6:24amSunset 6:01pmLast light 6:31pm

Secondary0.9mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:54am–12:54pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.4–1.5m

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3m1.5

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swell

windkm/h

3g9

2g12

6g21

10g26

12g26

5g11

5g15

13g32

12g32

10g25

6g12

10g23

13g31

12g31

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15g37

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3g12

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10g24

8g28

5g29

4g10

1g15

10g25

11g28

12g29

tidem

3:06am0.4m

9:06am0.7m

4:15pm0.2m

4:30am0.4m

9:54am0.6m

5:00pm0.1m

12:45am0.7m

7:30am0.4m

6:00pm0.1m

2:00am0.7m

8:50am0.4m

12:15pm0.5m

7:15pm0.1m

3:00am0.8m

9:42am0.3m

2:00pm0.5m

8:18pm0.0m

3:45am0.9m

10:30am0.3m

3:06pm0.5m

9:12pm0.0m

4:36am1.0m

11:12am0.2m

4:10pm0.6m

10:07pm0.0m

5:16am1.0m

11:52am0.2m

5:04pm0.6m

6:00am1.1m

12:36pm0.2m

6:00pm0.7m

6:40am1.0m

1:15pm0.1m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

3:06 am

Low tide - 0.37m

9:06 am

High tide - 0.66m

4:15 pm

Low tide - 0.18m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Good

Components

Swell Direction22/25

Swell Size14/25

Swell Period14/25

Wind20/25

Raw Score70/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+5

💨 Gusty Wind-3

Adjusted Score72/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score72

🌊 Optimal tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSW (195°)
Direction range: 175° - 220°
Size range: 0.8m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 2.0m
Height multiplier: 1.08×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: E (90°)
Offshore range: 50° - 130°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: all
Optimal range: 0.4m - 1.5m

Water temp

17°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

6/10

Access: Main beach at Punta Hermosa.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Pico Alto 2?

Pico Alto 2 works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Pico Alto 2?

Offshore wind at Pico Alto 2 blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 50° to 130° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Pico Alto 2?

Pico Alto 2 wants SSW swell (175° to 220°) between 0.8m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Pico Alto 2?

The main season at Pico Alto 2 is Mar-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. Year-round. More accessible than Pico Alto.

How do I get to Pico Alto 2?

Fly into LIM, then allow about 45 minutes by road. Main beach at Punta Hermosa.

What kind of wave is Pico Alto 2?

Pico Alto 2 is a point break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 4/10.

Best Season

Peak: Mar-Oct

Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Year-round. More accessible than Pico Alto.

Getting There

Airport

LIM

Drive time

45 min

Data quality

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The Strike Specialist in Lima is Suna Surf Guide. Get in touch with them for the best chance of scoring the best waves in Lima — and don't forget to tell 'em Barrel D sent ya.

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