Surf spot

Santa Rosa

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

Country: Peru, Lima
Coordinates: -12.3820, -76.7891

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.5	1.7	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	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	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9
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	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	SW
Wave period (s)	6	6	6.1	6.1	6.2	6	6.1	6	6.1	6.2	6.5	6.6	6.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	6	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.4	6.4	6.5	6.5	6.5	10.1	10.1	12.1	11.8	11.7	11.6	11.3	11.3	11.1	11	10.9	10.9	10.8	10.8	10.7	10.7	10.7	10.7	10.7	10.7	10.7	10.6	10.6	10.4	10.3	10.3	10.2	10.1	10
Wave energy (kJ)	143	156	167	159	153	123	154	143	172	208	248	229	211	112	108	108	125	136	136	149	141	132	126	114	114	106	93	210	210	305	292	285	256	247	233	216	196	186	176	165	155	154	153	145	145	145	153	153	151	159	153	150	155	152	151	148
Wind speed (km/h)	7.2	6.6	5.2	11.4	15.5	15.1	16	13.8	11.2	4.4	5.4	12.3	16.9	17.9	12.3	10.2	7.8	6.5	3.5	10.7	17.1	14.6	8.8	7.8	7.9	6.6	5.5	12.4	18.6	14.4	10.8	8.7	8.3	8.6	7.2	14.5	18	16	12	11.8	11.3	9.5	7.2	13.3	19.7	16.6	14.5	11.2	9.8	6.9	3.6	10.6	17.4	18	12.9	9.3
Wind direction	SCross	SSWCross-on	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SCross	SCross	SCross	SCross	SGlassy	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SCross-on	SCross	SCross	SSECross	SCross	SSWGlassy	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross	SSECross	SSECross	SSECross	SSECross	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross	SCross	SCross	SCross	SSECross	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross-on	SCross	SSECross	SCross	SCross	SSECross	SCross	SCross-on	SCross	SSECross	SSECross	SCross	SCross	SWGlassy	SWCross-on	SCross-on	SCross	SSECross	SSECross

Santa Rosa, Lima, Peru is a surf spot on the northern side of the Lima metropolitan area, near the coastal district of Santa Rosa. It’s a Pacific beach break known for long stretches of sand and shifting peaks that respond well to swell direction and tide.

Surf characteristics

Wave type: Mostly beach break
Best conditions: Generally works best with consistent SSW/SW swell and favorable sandbars
Wave quality: Can offer fun, peeling rights and lefts, though quality can vary with sand movement
Skill level: Often best for intermediate surfers, but smaller days can be suitable for beginners depending on conditions

Conditions and environment

The spot can be crowded less than central Lima breaks, but conditions and local traffic vary.
Water is typically cold year-round, so a wetsuit is usually needed.
Like many Lima-area breaks, it can be affected by wind and coastal swell changes, so checking conditions before going is important.

Nearby surf context

Santa Rosa is part of the broader Lima surf zone, where spots can range from mellow beach breaks to more powerful, high-performance waves closer to the city. If you’re surfing the area, it’s worth comparing Santa Rosa with other nearby breaks depending on swell, tide, and wind.