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
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (205°)
- Direction range
- 185° - 235°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m - 2.1m
- 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 kind of wave is Puerto Inca?
Puerto Inca is a point break in Ica, Peru, that mostly breaks left.
What swell works best at Puerto Inca?
Puerto Inca picks up swell from the S round to the SW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSW. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2.1m. 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 Puerto Inca?
An E wind is dead offshore at Puerto Inca, and anything from the NE round to the SE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Puerto Inca?
Puerto Inca has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.4m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Puerto Inca?
The most reliable run of swell at Puerto Inca comes Mar to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Feb too. Year-round. Remote desert coast.
How cold is the water at Puerto Inca?
The water at Puerto Inca averages around 16°C, so you'll want a 4/3mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Puerto Inca good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 1/10). Very remote. Ancient Inca port ruins.
How do I get to Puerto Inca?
The nearest airport on our list is LIM, then it's roughly a 7-hour drive. Remote Inca archaeological site. Basic camping.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Year-round. Remote desert coast.