The Surf Window

Los Organos

Piura, Peru

Beach breakBeginner

Between Lobitos and Máncora in northern Peru, Los Organos is a mellower alternative to its famous neighbors, a beach and point break setup in a small fishing village with great food and a relaxed pace.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size1–2m at 12–16s

Wind

SE

Light to S under 15 knots

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

Mar–Sep

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Beach and point break

Bottom

Sand and rock

Shape

Rights off the point, beach peaks on the bay

Length

80–200m on the point

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate surfers
  • •Why: Point break is fun and long without the power of Lobitos

Hazards

  • •Rocks on the point entry
  • •Boat traffic from the fishing harbor
  • •Cold Humboldt Current water

Local Tips

  • •Fresh grilled fish from the restaurants overlooking the point, eat well here
  • •The drive between Lobitos, Los Organos, and Máncora is one of the classic Peru surf road trips
  • •Less crowded than Máncora, a better choice for intermediate surfers

Location

Map showing the location of Los Organos in Piura, Peru

-4.1796, -81.1287