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Pimentel

Lambayeque, Peru

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Pimentel is a charming surf town with a historic wooden pier dating back to the late 1800s. The beach break offers consistent waves for beginners and intermediates, with the pier providing an iconic backdrop.

10-Day Forecast

Today5

Poor

0.8mSSW@9s

15km/h

0.8m@9s

15km/h

Thu6

Poor

0.7mSSW@10s

18km/h

0.7m@10s

18km/h

Fri7

Poor

0.9mSW@12s

21km/h

0.9m@12s

21km/h

Sat8

Poor

0.7mSSW@10s

22km/h

0.7m@10s

22km/h

Sun9

Poor

0.9mS@7s

18km/h

0.9m@7s

18km/h

Mon10

Poor

0.7mSSW@12s

18km/h

0.7m@12s

18km/h

Tue11

Poor

1.0mSSW@12s

22km/h

1.0m@12s

22km/h

Wed12

Poor

1.3mS@9s

18km/h

1.3m@9s

18km/h

Thu13

Poor

1.4mS@15s

18km/h

1.4m@15s

18km/h

Fri14

Poor

1.0mSW@14s

20km/h

1.0m@14s

20km/h

Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 10 km/h · PM 19 km/h

Swell

0.8m

SSW(195°)

Score: 10/25

Period

Short period / windswell

Score: 4/25

Wind

15km/h

S(177°)

Score: 1/25

Weather

23°C

0.0mm35%

First light 6:00amSunrise 6:30amSunset 6:20pmLast light 6:50pm

Windswell0.2m@2sSecondary0.5mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:00am–6:50pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.3–1.5m

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tidem

1:35am0.4m

7:51am1.2m

2:19pm0.3m

8:43pm1.1m

2:23am0.5m

8:42am1.1m

3:16pm0.3m

10:00pm1.0m

3:40am0.6m

9:38am1.1m

4:30pm0.3m

5:21am0.6m

11:04am1.1m

5:55pm0.3m

12:52am1.2m

7:03am0.6m

12:30pm1.1m

7:08pm0.2m

1:57am1.3m

8:03am0.5m

1:30pm1.1m

8:06pm0.1m

2:51am1.4m

9:00am0.4m

2:35pm1.2m

8:58pm0.0m

3:37am1.5m

9:43am0.3m

3:30pm1.3m

9:44pm0.0m

4:19am1.6m

10:30am0.3m

4:15pm1.4m

10:30pm0.0m

4:56am1.6m

11:08am0.2m

5:02pm1.4m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

1:35 am

Low tide - 0.40m

7:51 am

High tide - 1.24m

2:19 pm

Low tide - 0.30m

8:43 pm

High tide - 1.07m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction18/25

Swell Size10/25

Swell Period4/25

Wind1/25

Raw Score33/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+5

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-5

📉 Undersized Swell-7

Adjusted Score21/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score21

🌊 Optimal tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSW (205°)
Direction range: 185° - 235°
Size range: 0.6m - 2m
Ideal size: 1.6m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: E (95°)
Offshore range: 55° - 135°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: all
Optimal range: 0.3m - 1.5m

Water temp

18°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

3/10

Crowd level

5/10

Access: Beach town with historic pier. Near Chiclayo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Pimentel?

Pimentel works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Pimentel?

Offshore wind at Pimentel blows from the E (95°). Anything in the 55° to 135° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Pimentel?

Pimentel wants SSW swell (185° to 235°) between 0.6m and 2m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Pimentel?

The main season at Pimentel is Mar-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. Year-round. Historic pier town.

How do I get to Pimentel?

Fly into CIX, then allow about 20 minutes by road. Beach town with historic pier. Near Chiclayo.

What kind of wave is Pimentel?

Pimentel is a beach break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 3/10.

Best Season

Peak: Mar-Oct

Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Year-round. Historic pier town.

Getting There

Airport

CIX

Drive time

20 min

Data quality

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