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Level 4/10

Puerto Nuevo

Lima, Peru

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Puerto Nuevo is a beach and point break near Cerro Azul, offering an alternative when the main break is crowded. The fishing village setting provides an authentic Peruvian coastal experience.

Puerto Nuevo surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today3

Fair

1.7mSW@14s

11km/h

1.7m@14s

11km/h

Wed4

Fair

2.0mSW@15s

12km/h

2.0m@15s

12km/h

Thu5

Good

1.7mSW@14s

10km/h

1.7m@14s

10km/h

Fri6

Fair

1.5mSSW@14s

11km/h

1.5m@14s

11km/h

Sat7

Firing

1.9mSSW@16s

9km/h

1.9m@16s

9km/h

Sun8

Firing

1.9mSSW@15s

10km/h

1.9m@15s

10km/h

Mon9

Good

1.8mSSW@13s

10km/h

1.8m@13s

10km/h

Tue10

Fair

1.4mSSW@12s

12km/h

1.4m@12s

12km/h

Wed11

Good

1.5mSW@15s

9km/h

1.5m@15s

9km/h

Thu12

Good

1.8mSW@15s

9km/h

1.8m@15s

9km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 6 km/h · PM 13 km/h · Tide at 8am (0.1m)

Swell

1.7m

SW(228°)

Score: 25/25

Period

14s

Groundswell

Score: 25/25

Wind

11km/h

SSW(206°)

Score: 7/25

Weather

26°C

0.0mm67%

First light 5:01amSunrise 5:31amSunset 6:07pmLast light 6:37pm

Windswell

0.5m@3s

Secondary

0.8m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.7m @14s SW outside window

Wind11 km/h SSW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 11:33am–4:38pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.4–1.5m

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°C

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3m1.5

sec

14s

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swell

windkm/h

3g11

8g23

16g40

13g34

13g31

8g15

9g26

13g35

16g38

13g28

3g9

12g28

11g32

14g33

10g22

6g13

7g21

16g39

14g34

12g27

4g10

7g24

14g39

12g39

9g29

7g14

8g27

12g36

12g35

9g28

5g12

3g18

13g34

16g43

13g40

8g18

10g24

15g35

15g39

11g39

5g10

2g18

13g33

14g39

11g37

3g10

3g17

13g31

14g37

12g36

tidem

12:55am0.8m

8:04am0.1m

2:00pm0.5m

7:15pm0.3m

1:47am0.8m

8:38am0.1m

2:55pm0.7m

8:30pm0.3m

2:30am0.8m

9:15am0.1m

3:37pm0.7m

9:30pm0.2m

3:15am0.7m

9:48am0.0m

4:16pm0.8m

10:15pm0.2m

3:56am0.7m

10:15am0.0m

4:56pm0.8m

4:30am0.6m

10:43am0.0m

5:30pm0.8m

5:10am0.5m

11:10am0.0m

6:07pm0.8m

12:42am0.2m

5:42am0.5m

11:30am0.1m

6:52pm0.8m

1:30am0.2m

6:15am0.5m

12:06pm0.1m

7:21pm0.8m

2:30am0.3m

6:50am0.4m

12:30pm0.1m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

12:55 am

High · 0.85m

8:04 am

Low · 0.15m

2:00 pm

High · 0.54m

7:15 pm

Low · 0.28m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Fair

Components

Swell Direction11/25

Swell Size25/25

Swell Period25/25

Wind7/25

Raw Score68/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide-1

💨 Gusty Wind-5

Adjusted Score62/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score62

🌊 Slightly below optimal tide

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Location & Conditions

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Swell1.7m @14s SW outside window

Wind11 km/h SSW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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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: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: ENE (67°)
Offshore range: 45° - 90°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid
Optimal range: 0.4m - 1.5m

Water temp

17°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: Near Cerro Azul.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Puerto Nuevo?

Puerto Nuevo is a beach break in Lima, Peru, with peaks that run both left and right.

What swell works best at Puerto Nuevo?

Puerto Nuevo 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 1.2m and handles up to about 2.4m, with the sweet spot around 1.7 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 Nuevo?

An ENE wind is dead offshore at Puerto Nuevo, and anything from the NE round to the E 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 Nuevo?

Puerto Nuevo is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.4m to 1.5m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf Puerto Nuevo?

The most reliable run of swell at Puerto Nuevo comes Mar to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Feb too. Near Cerro Azul.

How cold is the water at Puerto Nuevo?

The water at Puerto Nuevo averages around 17°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 Puerto Nuevo 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. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Mild conditions.

How do I get to Puerto Nuevo?

The nearest airport on our list is LIM, then it's roughly a 2.5-hour drive. Near Cerro Azul.

What other surf spots are near Puerto Nuevo?

The closest breaks we track are Cerro Azul (3.1 km), handy when Puerto Nuevo isn't working.

Best Season

Peak: Mar-Oct

Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Near Cerro Azul.

Getting There

Airport

LIM

Drive time

155 min

Data quality

community

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The Strike Specialist in Lima is Suna Surf Guide. Get in touch with them for the best chance of scoring the best waves in Lima — and don't forget to tell 'em Barrel D sent ya.

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