Surf spot

Piscinas

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

Country: Peru, North
Coordinates: -4.4456, -81.2761

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	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	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7
Wave direction	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	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	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	6.7	6.8	6.8	7	7.7	7.7	7.5	7.5	6.3	6.3	6.5	6.8	7.5	6.8	6.5	7	7	6.3	6.3	6.5	13.1	12.8	12.6	12.4	12.1	11.9	10.3	11.6	11.4	11.3	11.2	11.1	10.9	10.8	10.8	10.7	10.6	10.6	10.5	10.6	6	4.5	4.8	10.3	10.3	10.2	10.2	8.9	4.7	4.6	9.9	9.8	9.8	9.7	9.6	9.4
Wave energy (kJ)	168	145	131	121	108	99	94	91	102	93	93	90	88	89	87	85	82	75	68	65	229	231	224	227	227	209	158	190	185	170	161	150	146	135	127	118	116	115	114	115	46	23	30	124	121	127	125	96	33	27	120	118	117	108	100	93
Wind speed (km/h)	22.7	19.5	21.9	22.7	35.6	33.6	28	25.8	19.6	18.6	17	13.1	31.3	22.9	20.7	17.9	14.1	15.9	15.3	14.5	28.5	24.8	19.6	19.5	18.5	14.7	21	12.1	30	26.4	21.5	24	20.4	17.7	18.6	18.4	34.8	31.3	28.6	26.2	22.1	19.1	16.9	18	34	30.6	21.9	17.4	20.2	19.4	20.9	16.2	27.9	25.5	17.2	18.9
Wind direction	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SSWBlown out	SSWCross-off	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSWOffshore	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSWOffshore	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SOffshore

Piscinas, North Peru is a fun, beachbreak surf spot known for its playful waves and accessible setup along Peru’s northern coast. It’s typically a sand-bottom break, which makes it more forgiving than many of the region’s reef or point breaks. The wave can offer short, punchy sections and is often best for beginner to intermediate surfers, though it can still be enjoyable for more experienced riders when conditions line up.

Typical characteristics

Wave type: Beachbreak
Bottom: Sand
Best for: Beginner to intermediate
Wave quality: Can be fun and rippable on the right swell, but usually not as consistent or powerful as the famous point breaks nearby
Crowds: Can be less crowded than headline spots, depending on season and access

Conditions

Like much of northern Peru, Piscinas generally benefits from: - Southwest swells - Offshore or light winds - A good swell direction and tide combination

Vibe

The spot tends to have a relaxed local surf atmosphere and is part of the broader rich surf zone of northern Peru, where warm water and long sunny stretches make for a great surf trip setting.