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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.

Puemape surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today19

Poor

1.0mS@11s

21km/h

1.0m@11s

21km/h

Sun20

Poor

0.8mSSW@11s

20km/h

0.8m@11s

20km/h

Mon21

Poor

0.8mSSW@13s

20km/h

0.8m@13s

20km/h

Tue22

Poor

0.8mSSW@12s

20km/h

0.8m@12s

20km/h

Wed23

Poor

0.6mSSW@10s

22km/h

0.6m@10s

22km/h

Thu24

Poor

0.7mSSW@10s

26km/h

0.7m@10s

26km/h

Fri25

Poor

0.9mSSW@12s

22km/h

0.9m@12s

22km/h

Sat26

Poor

1.2mWSW@14s

18km/h

1.2m@14s

18km/h

Sun27

Poor

1.1mWSW@14s

19km/h

1.1m@14s

19km/h

Mon28

Poor

0.8mSW@12s

25km/h

0.8m@12s

25km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 13 km/h · PM 24 km/h · Mid tide at 8am (0.7m)

Swell

1.0m

S(190°)

Score: 3/25

Period

11s

Medium period swell

Score: 4/25

Wind

21km/h

S(170°)

Score: 2/25

Weather

24°C

0.0mm45%

First light 5:39amSunrise 6:09amSunset 6:14pmLast light 6:44pm

Windswell0.4m@2sSecondary0.7mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:39am–1:24pm · through highStrike window: 5:36–6:44pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.4–1.4m

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°C

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2m1.0

sec

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swell

windkm/h

13g18

13g26

29g48

28g49

21g37

14g20

12g24

22g39

26g46

24g43

11g16

13g25

24g42

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13g25

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12g19

11g23

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23g42

22g42

11g18

14g23

21g37

23g43

23g45

16g24

19g32

30g49

31g55

26g54

tidem

3:50am0.6m

8:30am0.7m

3:30pm0.3m

6:50am0.5m

10:30am0.6m

5:30pm0.4m

1:10am0.9m

7:30am0.5m

12:18pm0.7m

6:50pm0.4m

1:40am1.0m

8:15am0.5m

1:20pm0.8m

7:30pm0.3m

2:15am1.0m

8:37am0.3m

2:04pm0.8m

8:06pm0.2m

2:42am1.1m

8:54am0.3m

2:36pm0.9m

8:42pm0.2m

3:05am1.1m

9:20am0.2m

3:15pm1.0m

9:15pm0.1m

3:30am1.2m

9:48am0.1m

3:53pm1.1m

9:50pm0.1m

4:00am1.2m

10:17am0.0m

4:26pm1.2m

10:26pm0.1m

4:30am1.2m

10:47am0.0m

5:08pm1.3m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

3:50 am

Low tide - 0.56m

8:30 am

High tide - 0.65m

3:30 pm

Low tide - 0.34m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction17/25

Swell Size3/25

Swell Period4/25

Wind2/25

Raw Score26/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+5

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-5

📉 Undersized Swell-10

🚫 Undersized Capmax 44

Adjusted Score11/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score11

🌊 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: 1.7m - 2.1m
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?

The Puemape profile favors low to mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.4m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Puemape?

The Puemape profile uses wind from SE (135°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 110° to 160°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Puemape?

The Puemape scoring profile favors swell from SSW (180° to 225°), a swell-height range of 1.2m to 2.4m, and a reference period of 16s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

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?

The spot profile lists TRU as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 75 minutes. 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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