Surf spot

Nonura

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

Country: Peru, North
Coordinates: -5.8418, -81.1075

Metric
Metric	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00
Wave height (m)	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.4	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.2	1.1	1	1.2	1.2	1	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	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	0.8	0.8
Wave direction	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	SSW	S	S	S	S	S	SSW	S	S	S	S	SW	SW	SW	SW	S	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)	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.5	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.5	6.3	6.8	6.8	6.8	7.2	7.2	6.8	6.6	6.3	6.4	6.6	6.7	6.9	7	9	8.3	6.2	8	8.8	8.8	11.4	12.5	12.3	12.1	8.3	10.7	11.7	11.6	11.5	11.3	11.2	11.1	11	10.9	10.9	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.7	10.7	10.4	10.4	10.4	10.3	10.2
Wave energy (kJ)	128	134	130	122	116	114	126	152	167	194	186	174	157	135	99	117	111	89	109	107	103	102	143	147	85	137	161	147	252	300	279	270	132	209	240	226	214	209	194	191	179	168	168	158	151	151	149	149	157	147	145	140	138	138	134	125
Wind speed (km/h)	26.3	24.8	25.1	21.5	28.1	34	33	28.9	24	19.2	16.6	16.9	25.2	29.2	28.8	27	18.7	14.5	13.5	11.2	23.1	28.5	27.8	17.7	13.6	11.8	12.1	9.6	23.1	27	29.6	23.1	16.1	14.9	10.1	12.6	22.3	28.6	29.7	21.5	20.3	18.5	18.8	19.7	25.4	25.2	28.2	25.3	20.7	18.4	16.9	14.9	24.9	27.2	25.3	21.1
Wind direction	SSEOffshore	SSECross-off	SSECross-off	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSECross-off	SSECross-off	SSECross-off	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSECross-off	SSEOffshore	SSECross-off	SOffshore	SSWOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSECross-off	SSEOffshore	SSWOffshore	SSWOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSECross-off	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSECross-off	SSECross-off	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSECross-off	SSECross-off	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSEOffshore

Nonura, Peru (North) is a lesser-known surf spot on Peru’s northern coast, typically appealing to surfers looking for a more off-the-radar setup than the famous regional breaks.

Quick description

Type: Open-coast beach break / likely a sand-heavy setup
Vibe: Quiet, local, and uncrowded compared with Peru’s marquee surf destinations
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, depending on swell size and shape
Wave character: Can offer playful, fast, and occasionally hollow waves when conditions line up
Consistency: Usually dependent on seasonal swell and local sandbanks

Conditions

Northern Peru generally benefits from powerful South and Southwest swells, with the best surf often happening during the austral winter (roughly May–September). Winds can make or break the surf, so clean early mornings are usually best.

What to expect

Potentially strong currents
Changing sandbars
Less crowd pressure
Basic access and amenities, depending on the exact location

Notes

Because Nonura is not as widely documented as major Peruvian surf spots, exact wave behavior can vary a lot with the season, tide, and sand movement.