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Level 4/10

Pico Alto 2

Punta Hermosa, Lima, Peru

🪨Rocks👥Crowded🌀Strong rips

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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.

Pico Alto 2 surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Fair

2.2mSW@14s

11km/h

2.2m@14s

11km/h

Thu5

Fair

1.9mSW@12s

9km/h

1.9m@12s

9km/h

Fri6

Good

1.6mSW@14s

11km/h

1.6m@14s

11km/h

Sat7

Good

2.0mSSW@12s

10km/h

2.0m@12s

10km/h

Sun8

Good

2.0mSSW@11s

8km/h

2.0m@11s

8km/h

Mon9

Fair

1.9mSSW@11s

12km/h

1.9m@11s

12km/h

Tue10

Good

1.5mSSW@12s

12km/h

1.5m@12s

12km/h

Wed11

Good

1.5mSW@14s

11km/h

1.5m@14s

11km/h

Thu12

Good

1.9mSW@14s

11km/h

1.9m@14s

11km/h

Fri13

Poor

0.0mN@11s

10km/h

0.0m@11s

10km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 8 km/h · PM 12 km/h

Swell

2.2m

SW(218°)

Score: 22/25

Period

14s

Groundswell

Score: 25/25

Wind

11km/h

S(186°)

Score: 9/25

Weather

23°C

0.1mm97%

First light 5:03amSunrise 5:33amSunset 6:08pmLast light 6:38pm

Windswell

0.3m@2s

Secondary

1.2m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell2.2m @14s SW in window

Wind11 km/h S onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:03–5:40am · droppingStrike window: 11:30am–6:00pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.4–1.5m

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3m1.5

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swell

windkm/h

9g22

8g18

14g36

7g22

17g35

5g9

5g16

6g23

12g28

13g30

2g8

7g19

14g33

15g34

14g30

4g10

8g22

15g35

10g31

14g30

2g11

6g18

6g28

11g30

14g29

6g14

13g28

14g41

14g35

13g33

9g19

10g22

13g31

14g36

13g38

9g19

10g23

11g32

12g35

6g16

7g20

14g31

16g36

13g37

5g19

6g23

13g30

14g34

11g33

tidem

1:38am0.8m

8:30am0.1m

2:45pm0.7m

8:18pm0.3m

2:30am0.8m

9:00am0.1m

3:30pm0.7m

9:12pm0.2m

3:07am0.7m

9:36am0.0m

4:03pm0.8m

10:03pm0.2m

3:45am0.7m

10:03am0.0m

4:38pm0.8m

4:15am0.6m

10:36am0.0m

5:22pm0.8m

4:54am0.5m

10:55am0.0m

6:00pm0.8m

5:30am0.5m

11:30am0.0m

6:38pm0.8m

1:18am0.2m

6:00am0.5m

11:50am0.1m

7:12pm0.8m

2:10am0.3m

6:30am0.4m

12:18pm0.1m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

1:38 am

High · 0.84m

8:30 am

Low · 0.14m

2:45 pm

High · 0.65m

8:18 pm

Low · 0.28m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Fair

Components

Swell Direction12/25

Swell Size22/25

Swell Period25/25

Wind9/25

Raw Score68/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide-1

💨 Gusty Wind-5

Adjusted Score62/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score62

🌊 Slightly below optimal tide

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Location & Conditions

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Wind11 km/h S onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSW (195°)
Direction range: 175° - 220°
Size range: 0.8m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 1.6m - 2.1m
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 kind of wave is Pico Alto 2?

Pico Alto 2 is a point break in Punta Hermosa, Lima, Peru, that mostly breaks left.

What swell works best at Pico Alto 2?

Pico Alto 2 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 0.8m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 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 Pico Alto 2?

An E wind is dead offshore at Pico Alto 2, 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 Pico Alto 2?

Pico Alto 2 has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.4m to 1.5m on the local chart.

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

The most reliable run of swell at Pico Alto 2 comes Mar to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Feb too. Year-round. More accessible than Pico Alto.

How cold is the water at Pico Alto 2?

The water at Pico Alto 2 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 Pico Alto 2 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. Expect a moderate crowd (6/10) when it's on. Crowded spot. Rocky areas.

How do I get to Pico Alto 2?

The nearest airport on our list is LIM, then it's roughly a 45-minute drive. Main beach at Punta Hermosa.

What other surf spots are near Pico Alto 2?

The closest breaks we track are Penascal (0.6 km), Senoritas (0.7 km) and Kon Tiki (0.9 km), handy when Pico Alto 2 isn't working. We track 6 spots around Punta Hermosa, Lima in total.

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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