La Barranca
Lima, Peru
Beach breakIntermediate
A remote point break on Peru's central coast north of Lima, La Barranca is known to the Peruvian surf community as one of the country's long, fun right-handers that rewards the journey through the Andes foothills to reach it.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size1.5–3m at 14–18s
Wind
SE
Light under 15 knots
Tide
Mid tide
LowMidHigh
Season
May–Sep
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Point break
Bottom
Rock and sand
Shape
Long right-hand point, walling with multiple sections
Length
100–300m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate to advanced
- •Why: Long point requires surfing fitness and linking multiple sections
Hazards
- •Rocky point entry and exit
- •Cold Humboldt Current water
- •Remote location with limited assistance
Local Tips
- •The drive from Lima is approximately 3 hours, worth combining with a camping trip
- •The point works best on mid-sized south swells before it gets too big and closes out
- •Local fishermen know the tides and conditions, they're always worth talking to
Location
-10.7500, -77.7667