Peru Chicama
up 6:04am down 6:12pm
1.2m 13 kts 11s SW Point
The day. 24.2° water 25.1° air UV 4 29 km vis 9% cloud
Waves.
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Wind.
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Stay for the culture.
The break.
Left pointIntermediateMixed
The longest left
A left that does not want to end. Chicama, at Puerto Malabrigo, is the point people mean when they say the longest wave in the world. It is not heavy. It is long. You paddle, you stand, you keep going past the next headland.
When.
April to August
South and southwest swell, April to August.
Worth knowing.
- 1. The wave is a series of sections. You can walk back along the point instead of paddling the whole way.
- 2. Southern autumn and winter are the consistent months. A south or southwest swell is what you want.
- 3. Puerto Malabrigo is a small fishing town. Bring cash. The session is the reason you came, not the nightlife.
Go.
Before you paddle.
- 1. Check local conditions before entering
- 2. Always surf with a buddy
- 3. Know your limits and skill level
- 4. Watch for rip currents
- 5. Respect local surfers and rules