The Surf Window

Kon Tiki

Lima, Peru

Reef breakAdvanced

A powerful, hollow left-hand reef break in the Punta Hermosa cluster, Kon Tiki fires on solid south swells and produces some of the most intense tubes in Peruvian surfing.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size4-8ft

Wind

S

Offshore

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

March–October

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Left

Bottom

Rock reef

Shape

Fast, hollow left, thick lips and barrelling sections on the right swell

Length

50–120m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced
  • •Why: The wave is hollow and fast over a shallow rock reef, not for surfers still developing their reef confidence.

Hazards

  • •Shallow rock reef, head and back injury risk
  • •Cold Humboldt Current (15–17°C full wetsuit)
  • •Strong rip current alongside the reef
  • •Rocky entry and exit points

Local Tips

  • •Kon Tiki is best on a 5–6ft south swell, bigger than 8ft and the wave becomes aggressive and difficult to navigate.
  • •The Punta Hermosa lineup is proud and territorial on quality days, arrive with respect.

Location

Map showing the location of Kon Tiki in Lima, Peru

-12.3100, -76.8633