Kon Tiki

Kon Tiki is a surf spot in Lima, Peru, located along the Pacific coast in the city’s coastal surf zone. It’s known as a beach-break surf break that can produce fast, fun waves when conditions line up.

General characteristics

• Location: Lima’s coastal area, Peru
• Wave type: Mostly a beach break
• Best for: Surfers looking for a consistent city-accessible wave; usually better for intermediate to advanced surfers when it’s working well
• Wave quality: Can be playful and punchy, though quality depends heavily on swell direction, tide, and sand movement
• Crowd: Often shared with local surfers, especially when conditions are good

Conditions

Like many Lima surf spots, Kon Tiki is influenced by: - Southwest Pacific swells - Tide changes - Wind conditions (cleaner with light/offshore winds) - Sandbanks, which can change the wave shape over time

What to expect

• Short to medium rides
• Sections that may be quick and hollow at times
• More consistency during the main surf season, which for Lima is often late fall through early spring in the Southern Hemisphere

Notes

Kon Tiki is part of the broader Lima surf scene, which is one of the most active in South America thanks to the city’s long coastline and regular swell exposure.