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Level 5/10

Punta Nunura

Sechura, Piura, Peru

🏝️Remote🌀Strong rips

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Punta Nunura is a remote left point break in the vast Sechura desert region. The isolation means empty waves for those willing to make the journey through barren landscapes.

10-Day Forecast

Today5

Poor

1.1mSSW@13s

17km/h

1.1m@13s

17km/h

Thu6

Fair

1.1mSW@14s

17km/h

1.1m@14s

17km/h

Fri7

Fair

1.4mSW@13s

20km/h

1.4m@13s

20km/h

Sat8

Fair

1.1mSSW@15s

21km/h

1.1m@15s

21km/h

Sun9

Poor

0.8mSSW@13s

22km/h

0.8m@13s

22km/h

Mon10

Poor

0.9mSSW@15s

24km/h

0.9m@15s

24km/h

Tue11

Poor

1.5mSSW@14s

19km/h

1.5m@14s

19km/h

Wed12

Poor

1.6mS@12s

19km/h

1.6m@12s

19km/h

Thu13

Poor

1.7mS@17s

20km/h

1.7m@17s

20km/h

Fri14

Fair

1.6mSW@17s

21km/h

1.6m@17s

21km/h

Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 10 km/h · PM 27 km/h

Swell

1.1m

SSW(193°)

Score: 11/25

Period

13s

Medium period swell

Score: 23/25

Wind

17km/h

S(189°)

Score: 1/25

Weather

22°C

0.0mm55%

First light 6:03amSunrise 6:33amSunset 6:27pmLast light 6:57pm

Windswell0.3m@2sSecondary0.5mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:03am–12:53pm · through highStrike window: 3:12–6:57pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.4–1.5m

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swell

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tidem

1:20am0.4m

7:34am1.4m

2:02pm0.3m

8:19pm1.2m

2:12am0.5m

8:24am1.3m

2:57pm0.3m

9:30pm1.2m

3:12am0.6m

9:30am1.3m

4:10pm0.4m

4:52am0.7m

10:50am1.3m

5:40pm0.3m

6:30am0.6m

12:12pm1.3m

6:46pm0.3m

1:30am1.4m

7:30am0.5m

1:16pm1.3m

7:48pm0.1m

2:25am1.5m

8:30am0.4m

2:18pm1.4m

8:40pm0.1m

3:12am1.6m

9:19am0.3m

3:12pm1.5m

9:30pm0.0m

3:56am1.7m

10:06am0.2m

4:00pm1.6m

10:12pm0.0m

4:39am1.8m

10:46am0.2m

4:45pm1.6m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

1:20 am

Low tide - 0.38m

7:34 am

High tide - 1.41m

2:02 pm

Low tide - 0.31m

8:19 pm

High tide - 1.23m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction12/25

Swell Size11/25

Swell Period23/25

Wind1/25

Raw Score47/100

Adjustments

🤢 Wind History-17

🌊 Tide+5

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-5

Adjusted Score25/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score25

🤢 Morning Sickness🌊 Optimal tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SW (215°)
Direction range: 195° - 245°
Size range: 0.8m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 2.0m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: E (100°)
Offshore range: 60° - 140°

Tide Requirements

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

Water temp

19°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

1/10

Access: Remote point in Sechura desert.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Punta Nunura?

Punta Nunura 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 Punta Nunura?

Offshore wind at Punta Nunura blows from the E (100°). Anything in the 60° to 140° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Punta Nunura?

Punta Nunura wants SW swell (195° to 245°) 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 Punta Nunura?

The main season at Punta Nunura is Mar-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. Year-round waves. Remote location.

How do I get to Punta Nunura?

Fly into PIU, then allow about 180 minutes by road. Remote point in Sechura desert.

What kind of wave is Punta Nunura?

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

Best Season

Peak: Mar-Oct

Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Year-round waves. Remote location.

Getting There

Airport

PIU

Drive time

180 min

Data quality

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