Point

left

Level 5/10

Puemape

La Libertad, Peru

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Puemape is a left point break between the famous Chicama and Pacasmayo waves, offering a less crowded alternative when the main attractions are busy. The wave provides consistent, workable walls.

10-Day Forecast

Today5

Poor

1.3mSSW@12s

16km/h

1.3m@12s

16km/h

Thu6

Poor

1.3mSSW@13s

22km/h

1.3m@13s

22km/h

Fri7

Poor

1.3mSW@14s

26km/h

1.3m@14s

26km/h

Sat8

Poor

1.1mSW@14s

26km/h

1.1m@14s

26km/h

Sun9

Poor

1.0mSSW@12s

20km/h

1.0m@12s

20km/h

Mon10

Poor

1.0mSSW@15s

21km/h

1.0m@15s

21km/h

Tue11

Poor

1.7mSSW@14s

28km/h

1.7m@14s

28km/h

Wed12

Poor

1.9mS@14s

24km/h

1.9m@14s

24km/h

Thu13

Poor

2.1mS@12s

23km/h

2.1m@12s

23km/h

Fri14

Poor

1.5mSW@15s

23km/h

1.5m@15s

23km/h

Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 11 km/h · PM 22 km/h

Swell

1.3m

SSW(196°)

Score: 9/25

Period

12s

Medium period swell

Score: 6/25

Wind

16km/h

S(176°)

Score: 5/25

Weather

23°C

0.0mm42%

First light 5:59amSunrise 6:29amSunset 6:18pmLast light 6:48pm

Windswell0.1m@1sSecondary0.5mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:59am–12:56pm · through highStrike window: 4:04–6:48pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.4–1.4m

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tidem

1:42am0.4m

7:54am1.1m

2:24pm0.3m

8:52pm1.0m

2:38am0.5m

8:45am1.1m

3:30pm0.3m

10:12pm1.0m

3:45am0.6m

9:47am1.0m

4:45pm0.3m

5:30am0.6m

11:12am1.0m

6:03pm0.3m

1:04am1.1m

7:20am0.6m

12:30pm1.0m

7:12pm0.2m

2:06am1.2m

8:16am0.5m

1:42pm1.0m

8:08pm0.1m

2:57am1.3m

9:12am0.4m

2:40pm1.1m

9:02pm0.0m

3:46am1.4m

9:55am0.3m

3:34pm1.2m

9:50pm0.0m

4:26am1.5m

10:38am0.3m

4:22pm1.2m

5:05am1.5m

11:18am0.2m

5:08pm1.3m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

1:42 am

Low tide - 0.41m

7:54 am

High tide - 1.15m

2:24 pm

Low tide - 0.29m

8:52 pm

High tide - 1.00m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction20/25

Swell Size9/25

Swell Period6/25

Wind5/25

Raw Score40/100

Adjustments

🤢 Wind History-21

🌊 Tide+5

💨 Gusty Wind-5

📉 Undersized Swell-7

Adjusted Score12/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score12

🤢 Morning Sickness🌊 Optimal tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSW (202°)
Direction range: 180° - 225°
Size range: 1.2m - 2.4m
Ideal size: 2.0m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 16s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: SE (135°)
Offshore range: 110° - 160°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: low to mid
Optimal range: 0.4m - 1.4m

Water temp

17°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

2/10

Access: Between Chicama and Pacasmayo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Puemape?

Puemape works best on a low to mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.4m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Puemape?

Offshore wind at Puemape blows from the SE (135°). Anything in the 110° to 160° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Puemape?

Puemape wants SSW swell (180° to 225°) between 1.2m and 2.4m, with a period of 16s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Puemape?

The main season at Puemape is Apr-Oct. A secondary window runs Mar, Nov. Between Chicama and Pacasmayo.

How do I get to Puemape?

Fly into TRU, then allow about 75 minutes by road. Between Chicama and Pacasmayo.

What kind of wave is Puemape?

Puemape is a point break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 5/10.

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Oct

Secondary: Mar, Nov

Between Chicama and Pacasmayo.

Getting There

Airport

TRU

Drive time

75 min

Data quality

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