Piscinas
Piscinas ("Swimming Pools") is the mellow member of the Lobitos family - a forgiving left point perfect for intermediate surfers or when the main break is too powerful. Named for the tide pools that form along the rocks.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (202°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 225°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 1.8m
- Ideal size
- 1.3m - 1.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (112°)
- Offshore range
- 90° - 135°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.5m
Water temp
20°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Named for tide pools.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Piscinas?
Piscinas is a point break in Lobitos, Piura, Peru, that mostly breaks left.
What swell works best at Piscinas?
Piscinas 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 0.9m 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 Piscinas?
An ESE wind is dead offshore at Piscinas, and anything from the E round to the SE 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 Piscinas?
Piscinas has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.4m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Piscinas?
The most reliable run of swell at Piscinas comes Mar to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Feb too. Mellow wave. Good for intermediates.
How cold is the water at Piscinas?
The water at Piscinas 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 Piscinas 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 (4/10) when it's on. Mild conditions.
How do I get to Piscinas?
The nearest airport on our list is PIU, then it's roughly a 1.5-hour drive. Named for tide pools.
What other surf spots are near Piscinas?
The closest breaks we track are Lobitos - La Frontera (0.9 km), Lobitos (1.2 km) and Lobitos - El Hueco (1.2 km), handy when Piscinas isn't working. We track 5 spots around Lobitos, Piura in total.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Mellow wave. Good for intermediates.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Lobitos - La Frontera
🔗 Connector wave • Links the points • Extended rides
Lobitos
🛢️ Desert point paradise • Multiple world-class lefts • Frontier living
Lobitos - El Hueco
🕳️ The Hole • Shallow slab • Lobitos barrel
Panic Point
😱 Lobitos heavy section • Hollow lefts • Expert territory
Baterias
🎯 All-tide option • Consistent left • Fewer crowds
Cabo Blanco
🎣 Peru's Pipeline • Hemingway heritage • Heavy tubes