Surf spot

La Pampilla

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Country: Peru, Lima
Coordinates: -12.1243, -77.0413

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.3	1.5	1.8	1.9	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	0.9	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8
Wave direction	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	SW	S	S	S	S	S	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	S	S	S	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	6.6	6.2	6.3	6.6	7	7	6.9	6.8	6.3	6.3	6.7	6.7	6.5	6.6	6.5	12.1	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.6	11.4	12	11.8	11.7	11.4	11	11.2	11	10.9	10.8	10.8	11.2	11.1	10.7	11	10.6	10.6	10.6	10.5	10.5	10.4	10.4	10.3	10.2	10.2	10.1	10.1	9.4	4.8	4.8	4.9	8.8	8.8	9.3	9.3
Wave energy (kJ)	152	164	253	328	304	270	256	243	191	188	197	191	203	196	180	248	152	143	128	112	109	317	348	328	308	260	214	261	232	221	208	187	144	128	169	179	159	157	165	163	163	169	177	164	161	167	165	164	150	41	39	37	111	108	118	104
Wind speed (km/h)	18.2	9	4.3	11	14.1	19.1	18.1	17	12.8	12	7.6	9.2	14.3	13.3	13.7	11	10	10.4	8	11.5	14.3	17.3	13.1	12.2	12	10.6	8.8	14.4	15.7	16.6	16.3	11.1	9.4	12.1	11.5	15	16.9	18	14.2	14	14.7	13.5	9.2	12.1	13.8	19.1	17.8	12.5	10.1	7.4	9.8	12.7	15.8	16.5	16.7	12.2
Wind direction	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SWGlassy	WSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SEOnshore	SOnshore	SSWCross-on	SOnshore	SOnshore	SEOnshore	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSWCross-on	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SSWCross-on	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SECross-on	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSEOnshore

La Pampilla, Lima, Peru is one of Lima’s classic urban surf breaks, known for its consistent Pacific swells and easy access from the city. It sits along the Costa Verde in the Miraflores area, making it a popular spot for both local surfers and visitors.

Spot character

Type: Mainly a point/reef-style break with a rideable wall when conditions line up.
Wave quality: Can offer long, clean rides on the right swell, especially with offshore or light winds.
Best conditions: Usually works best with S/SW swell and favorable southerly or offshore winds.
Skill level: Generally suited to intermediate surfers and up, though conditions can vary and some days are more forgiving.

What it’s like to surf

The wave can be fast and sectiony at times, but when it’s organized, it can produce good carving sections.
Because it’s in a city environment, the lineup can get crowded, especially on weekends or during good swell windows.
Water is cold year-round, so a wetsuit is recommended.

Nearby and practical info

Easy access from Miraflores and central Lima.
Close to restaurants, cafes, and surf shops, so it’s convenient for a day session.
Like many spots on this stretch of coast, conditions can change quickly with tide, swell direction, and wind.