Surf spot

Panic Point

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

Country: Peru, North
Coordinates: -4.2637, -81.2468

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)	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.7	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	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7
Wave direction	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	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
Wave period (s)	9.6	8.3	8.2	8.1	10.3	8.7	8.8	7.7	7.3	7.3	7.4	7.7	8.3	8.4	10.1	7.7	8.1	7.5	7.7	7.2	8	8	8.8	8.6	8.6	8.5	8.4	6.8	8.1	7.8	7.5	7.2	7.2	7	9.8	12.4	12.8	12.6	12.3	12.2	12	11.9	11.8	11.7	11.5	11.4	11.3	11.1	11.1	10.9	10.9	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.8
Wave energy (kJ)	237	131	122	115	155	96	93	72	81	86	81	83	60	58	73	57	100	94	88	84	73	73	94	90	81	83	78	59	75	75	73	73	70	68	129	219	231	222	215	208	203	200	195	192	187	168	154	142	149	139	130	122	121	121	120	120
Wind speed (km/h)	17	17	18.4	11.4	22.5	26.6	25.3	22.7	24.2	17	15.5	18.2	36.8	37.8	36.6	33.4	20.5	16.2	16.2	16.4	32.1	31.2	28.2	26.7	19.1	15.9	15.5	9.1	25.9	29.4	31.1	27.4	19.1	14.8	14.4	9.7	29.5	25.7	21.2	22.4	19.5	17.2	16.9	17.8	33.2	28.2	23.7	23.3	18.6	16.2	19.4	19.3	32.3	26	23	24.2
Wind direction	SCross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SWCross-on	SWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SSECross	SSWCross-on	SWBlown out	SSWBlown out	SBlown out	SCross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SWCross-on	SWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWOnshore	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross-on

Panic Point is a surf break on the north coast of Peru, known as a powerful point break that can deliver fast, long rides when conditions line up. Like many northern Peru spots, it’s influenced by strong Pacific swells, and it tends to work best when there’s solid swell and favorable winds.

What it’s like

Type: Point break
Wave style: Fast, peeling, and can be punchy
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when the surf gets bigger
Conditions: Can be hollow and powerful at times, with strong currents and good-sized waves

Environment

The north of Peru has a mix of desert coastline, fishing villages, and remote surf zones, and Panic Point fits that kind of rugged Pacific setting. Crowds are often lighter than at more famous Peruvian spots, but that can vary depending on swell and accessibility.

Things to keep in mind

Can have strong rips and currents
Best surfed by those comfortable with reef/point-break dynamics
Conditions can change quickly with swell direction and wind