Puerto Inca
Puerto Inca offers the unique experience of surfing beside ancient Inca ruins - a remote left point at what was once a major Inca fishing port. The isolation and archaeological setting make it one of Peru's most memorable surf spots.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (205°)
- Direction range
- 185° - 235°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- 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
16°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
1/10
Access: Remote Inca archaeological site. Basic camping.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Puerto Inca?
Puerto Inca works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Puerto Inca?
Offshore wind at Puerto Inca blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 50° to 130° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Puerto Inca?
Puerto Inca wants SSW swell (185° to 235°) between 0.8m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Puerto Inca?
The main season at Puerto Inca is Mar-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. Year-round. Remote desert coast.
How do I get to Puerto Inca?
Fly into LIM, then allow about 420 minutes by road. Remote Inca archaeological site. Basic camping.
What kind of wave is Puerto Inca?
Puerto Inca is a point break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Year-round. Remote desert coast.