Caballeros
Lima, Peru
Reef breakExpert
One of Peru's most feared and revered expert reef breaks, Caballeros delivers vicious, short barrels over an extremely shallow rock shelf near Lima, demanding perfection on the takeoff or accepting the consequences.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size4-8ft
Wind
S
Offshore
Tide
Mid to high
LowMidHigh
Season
March–October
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Right (primary)
Bottom
Very shallow rock reef
Shape
Extremely hollow, detonating right, a near-vertical drop into a square tube with little room for error
Length
20–50m (short, brutal)
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Expert
- •Why: One of South America's most unforgiving reef breaks, the takeoff angle and reef depth create extreme wipeout consequences.
Hazards
- •Extremely shallow rock reef, spinal injury risk on wipeouts
- •Cold Humboldt Current
- •No channel entry, every paddle-out fights the surge
- •Localism
Local Tips
- •Do not attempt Caballeros without first surfing the area extensively and understanding the local lineup protocols.
- •The wave is best at 5–6ft, above 8ft the channel becomes extremely dangerous and even experts hesitate.
Location
-12.3067, -76.8622