Regatas

Regatas, Lima, Peru is a well-known surf spot on the Costa Verde in the district of Chorrillos/Miraflores area, right by the Club de Regatas Lima shoreline. It’s a reef and point-style wave that can offer long rides when the swell, wind, and tide align.

Quick description

• Wave type: Reef / point break
• Best swell: Southern and southwest swells
• Best wind: Light offshore or calm morning winds
• Best tide: Usually mid to low tide, depending on sand and reef exposure
• Skill level: Intermediate to advanced, because of power, speed, and the shallow reef sections

What it’s like

Regatas can produce clean, fast, and fairly punchy waves, often with longer walls than the beach breaks nearby. When it’s working well, it can hold decent size and provide a fun, lined-up ride with sections for turns and trim. On bigger swells, it gets more powerful and less forgiving.

Hazards

• Shallow reef/rocks
• Crowds, especially when conditions are good
• Strong current and powerful surf on larger days
• Occasional bad closeouts if the swell direction isn’t ideal

Best for

• Surfers looking for a more serious wave in Lima
• People who want a quality right/left setup depending on the conditions
• Surfers with some local knowledge of the reef and tides