Punta Nunura
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (215°)
- Direction range
- 195° - 245°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m - 2.1m
- 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 kind of wave is Punta Nunura?
Punta Nunura is a point break in Sechura, Piura, Peru, that mostly breaks left.
What swell works best at Punta Nunura?
Punta Nunura picks up swell from the SSW round to the WSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SW. 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 Punta Nunura?
An E wind is dead offshore at Punta Nunura, and anything from the ENE 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 Punta Nunura?
Punta Nunura has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.4m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Punta Nunura?
The most reliable run of swell at Punta Nunura comes Mar to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Feb too. Year-round waves. Remote location.
How cold is the water at Punta Nunura?
The water at Punta Nunura averages around 19°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 Punta Nunura 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. Limited services.
How do I get to Punta Nunura?
The nearest airport on our list is PIU, then it's roughly a 3-hour drive. Remote point in Sechura desert.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Year-round waves. Remote location.
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