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Level 5/10

Punta Prieta

La Libertad, Peru

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Punta Prieta ("Dark Point") is a left point break in the La Libertad region, offering uncrowded waves near the more famous Chicama and Pacasmayo. The dark volcanic rock gives the spot its name.

10-Day Forecast

Today5

Poor

1.3mSSW@12s

17km/h

1.3m@12s

17km/h

Thu6

Poor

1.3mSSW@13s

22km/h

1.3m@13s

22km/h

Fri7

Poor

1.3mSW@14s

25km/h

1.3m@14s

25km/h

Sat8

Poor

1.1mSW@14s

25km/h

1.1m@14s

25km/h

Sun9

Poor

1.0mSSW@12s

20km/h

1.0m@12s

20km/h

Mon10

Poor

1.0mSSW@15s

21km/h

1.0m@15s

21km/h

Tue11

Poor

1.7mSSW@14s

27km/h

1.7m@14s

27km/h

Wed12

Poor

1.9mS@14s

24km/h

1.9m@14s

24km/h

Thu13

Poor

2.1mS@12s

23km/h

2.1m@12s

23km/h

Fri14

Poor

1.5mSW@15s

23km/h

1.5m@15s

23km/h

Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 11 km/h · PM 23 km/h

Swell

1.3m

SSW(196°)

Score: 9/25

Period

12s

Medium period swell

Score: 6/25

Wind

17km/h

S(178°)

Score: 5/25

Weather

24°C

0.0mm55%

First light 5:59amSunrise 6:29amSunset 6:18pmLast light 6:48pm

Windswell0.1m@1sSecondary0.5mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:59am–12:56pm · through highStrike window: 4:04–6:48pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.4–1.4m

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3m1.5

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swell

windkm/h

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tidem

1:37am0.4m

7:57am1.1m

2:24pm0.3m

8:56pm1.0m

2:38am0.5m

8:43am1.1m

3:30pm0.3m

10:12pm1.0m

3:54am0.6m

9:45am1.0m

4:40pm0.3m

5:42am0.6m

11:10am0.9m

6:03pm0.3m

1:04am1.1m

7:20am0.6m

12:36pm1.0m

7:12pm0.2m

2:06am1.2m

8:22am0.5m

1:42pm1.0m

8:10pm0.1m

2:57am1.3m

9:13am0.4m

2:43pm1.1m

9:02pm0.0m

3:43am1.4m

9:57am0.3m

3:34pm1.2m

9:50pm0.0m

4:26am1.5m

10:39am0.3m

4:25pm1.2m

5:05am1.5m

11:21am0.2m

5:11pm1.2m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

1:37 am

Low tide - 0.41m

7:57 am

High tide - 1.15m

2:24 pm

Low tide - 0.29m

8:56 pm

High tide - 1.00m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction20/25

Swell Size9/25

Swell Period6/25

Wind5/25

Raw Score40/100

Adjustments

🤢 Wind History-14

🌊 Tide+5

💨 Gusty Wind-5

📉 Undersized Swell-7

Adjusted Score19/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score19

🤢 Morning Sickness🌊 Optimal tide window

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Spot Details

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSW (202°)
Direction range: 180° - 225°
Size range: 1.2m - 2.4m
Ideal size: 2.0m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 16s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: SE (135°)
Offshore range: 110° - 160°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: low to mid
Optimal range: 0.4m - 1.4m

Water temp

17°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

2/10

Access: Near Puemape.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Punta Prieta?

Punta Prieta works best on a low to mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.4m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Punta Prieta?

Offshore wind at Punta Prieta blows from the SE (135°). Anything in the 110° to 160° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Punta Prieta?

Punta Prieta wants SSW swell (180° to 225°) between 1.2m and 2.4m, with a period of 16s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Punta Prieta?

The main season at Punta Prieta is Apr-Oct. A secondary window runs Mar, Nov. Near Puemape.

How do I get to Punta Prieta?

Fly into TRU, then allow about 70 minutes by road. Near Puemape.

What kind of wave is Punta Prieta?

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

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Oct

Secondary: Mar, Nov

Near Puemape.

Getting There

Airport

TRU

Drive time

70 min

Data quality

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