Surf spot

Explosivos

Forecast conditions and map view for Explosivos in Peru, Lima. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Peru, Lima
Coordinates: -12.3650, -76.7997

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.6	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.5	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.5	1.7	1.7	1.6	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8
Wave direction	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	6	6	6.2	6.1	6	6.2	6	6	6	6	6.2	6.3	6.2	6	6	6.1	6	6.5	6.6	6.7	6	6	5.8	5.8	6.1	6.5	6.5	6.4	6.4	6.5	6.4	6.3	6.5	6.5	6.4	6.4	9.4	9.9	11.8	11.7	11.5	11.6	11.3	11.3	11.2	11.1	10.9	10.9	10.8	10.8	10.7	10.7	10.7	10.7	10.6	10.6
Wave energy (kJ)	178	207	203	176	165	148	139	141	152	169	187	181	164	133	149	154	162	244	252	232	141	120	112	112	138	180	177	170	156	141	130	116	116	112	99	89	184	188	281	261	244	199	216	196	184	172	169	161	157	148	147	145	138	145	144	144
Wind speed (km/h)	8	6	5.5	12.8	16.5	13.6	12.8	12.6	8	6.5	5.5	13.5	15.9	13.7	14.2	12.8	9	6.1	1.8	12.2	16.6	18.3	12.3	9.9	8.2	6.5	4	10.3	16.3	13.2	8.6	10.2	8	6.5	8	13.4	18.6	15.6	11.9	9.8	9.4	6.2	5.8	13.8	18.9	14.9	11	9.7	9.4	7.2	4	16	16.6	13.7	12.3	10.9
Wind direction	SSWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SCross	SCross	SCross	SWOnshore	WOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross	SCross	SCross	SCross	SWGlassy	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SCross-on	SCross	SCross	SSECross	SCross	SGlassy	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross-on	SSECross	SCross	SCross	SCross	SCross	SCross	SSWCross-on	SCross	SCross	SCross	SCross	SCross	SSECross-off	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross	SCross	SSECross	SSECross-off	SSECross	SGlassy	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross	SCross	SCross

Explosivos is a well-known surf spot on the coast of Lima, Peru, famous for its powerful, hollow, fast-breaking waves and often compared to other heavy beachbreaks in South America.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly a beachbreak with punchy, shifting peaks.
Wave quality: Can produce steep, barreling sections when conditions line up.
Power: It’s a heavy and powerful spot, better suited to experienced surfers.
Consistency: Works best with the right swell and tide; can be highly variable.

Surfing conditions

Best swell: Usually responds well to south and southwest swells.
Wind: Offshore or light winds are ideal for cleaner shape.
Tide: Often surfed at mid tide, though the exact sweet spot depends on the sandbars.
Crowds: Because of its reputation, it can get busy when conditions are good.

Skill level

Recommended for: Advanced to expert surfers
Why: The waves can be fast, shallow, and hollow, so takeoff timing and commitment matter a lot.

Hazards

Powerful closeouts
Shallow sections
Strong currents
Crowds during good swells

Vibe

Explosivos has a reputation for being intense, committed surfing rather than a mellow longboard wave. When it’s on, it can deliver some of the most exciting surf near Lima.