BEST SURF SPOTS IN AUSTRALIA

BEST SURF SPOTS IN AUSTRALIA

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The best breaks and swells of Australia's never-ending, sun-drenched coastline.

AUSTRALIA is definitely renowned one of the world’s premier surfing destinations. Its 37,000 km coastline is blessed with beach, reef and point breaks to challenge the most experienced board-rider. For the less adept, there are countless easy-rolling swells that beginners can paddle onto safely and with confidence.
 

There are Surfing Australia accredited surf schools that operate at or near all of these locations, so learn-to-surfers can experience them too. For more information, visit Surfing Australia. Your own magic surfing experience could happen just about anywhere, but for the best of the best of Aussie waves, these are some very worthy contenders.

NORTH COAST

ANGOURIE to BYRON BAY, NSW

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When the surfing counter-culture took hold in Australia in the late 1960s, the NSW north coast quickly became the promised land for anyone with a board and a hankering for an alternative lifestyle communing with the waves. “Discovered” in the early 1970s, the point break at Angourie remained relatively unheralded for the next two decades, but it’s world famous nowadays as home break of Aussie surfing legend Nat Young. Endlessly filmed and fawned over, the right-hand point-break at Lennox Head rates a mention in any discussion of Australia’s best wave.

Whether your preferred spot is Tallow Beach, Watego’s, Main Beach, the wreck at Belongil or elsewhere along the Byron Bay coast, the compelling factor here has always been the vibe. Kombi vans, dreadlocks, hippie gatherings, communal drumming and a collective feeling that there’s nothing to do tomorrow but get up and do it all again, belong at Byron as nowhere else. 


NOOSA POINT BREAK, QLD

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One of the best and most photogenic long-board breaks in the world, the point at Noosa is capable of producing a genuine 200 metre ride on its best days. In a decent swell especially there’s always a big crew of locals riding it who really know how to “walk the plank”, but when it’s smaller it’s perfect for beginners – a long, easy-rolling cruise. 


SNAPPER ROCKS, QLD

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Snapper Rocks is a sand bottom point break considered as a world renowned surfing spot on the Gold Coast. Snapper, located at Rainbow Bay, is home to the world-famous ‘Super Bank’, regarded in surfing circles as the longest, most consistent and most hollow wave in the world. The swell here often reaches six to eight feet, and one good, clean wave can transport you from Snapper to Kirra, a distance of almost two kilometres. 
Snapper Rocks hosts elite international surfing events such as:  

1. Quiksilver and Roxy Pro, 
2. Rip Curl Masters  
3. MP Classic.

It is also a favourite surfing spot of local world champs; Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson and Stephanie Gilmore, who enjoy nothing more than surfing their own ‘local’ break when they’re at home. 


SEAL ROCKS AND PACIFIC PALMS, NSW

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Lighthouse Beach and Treachery Beach at Seal Rocks are south-facing and known for generating epic waves when a south swell rolls in. Just 22km up the road at Pacific Palms, Boomerang Beach and Bluey’s Beach are blessed with their own postcard waves shaped by prominent headlands, and often visited by cheeky dolphins that love showing the rest of us how surfing should really be done. This part of the NSW coast has remained miraculously undeveloped too; there’s nary a high-rise, nightclub or casino in sight, making it the perfect place for a true ‘soul surfer’ experience.

NORTHERN BEACHES, NSW

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Beginning at Manly Beach and running 20km north to Palm Beach, Sydney’s northern peninsula offers a succession of surf beaches unmatched by a city environment anywhere else on earth. Manly itself has playful beach breaks and punchy barrels, plus the offshore Queenscliff “Bommie” (bombora), joy for big wave riders. Neighbouring Freshwater Beach is much loved by bodysurfers and youngsters on body-boards; this is also where surfboard-riding was first introduced to Australia by Hawaiian surfer Duke Kahanamoku, on 15 January 1915. Continuing north, the 6km coastal corridor between Dee Why Beach and North Narrabeen is widely considered Sydney’s blue-ribbon surfing belt, with the legendary Long Reef bombora (known locally as “Butter-box”) situated smack in the middle. The surfing tribes of Mona Vale Beach, Newport Beach, Whale Beach and Avalon Beach can all make a good case for choosing their own local breaks over their neighbours’, or you could try all four beaches in a lazy half-day. Finally, the distinctive burnt-orange sands of Palm Beach mark the end of the peninsula, its 1.5km procession of beach breaks offering thrills and spills for surfers, body-boarders and wave-ski paddlers.  


TORQUAY - BELLS BEACH, VIC.

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Historically and spiritually, Bells Beach is the home of Australian surfing and today is still the site of the country’s oldest and most prestigious professional surfing event; nowadays named the Rip Curl Pro, the winner still receives the traditional clanging bell trophy. 
Swells from the Southern Ocean slow down and steepen over the shallow reefs to produce outstanding surf that can rise to five metres or more, so when it gets big, most of us are best advised to think of surfing Bells as a spectator sport. 


CRESCENT HEAD, NSW

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The coastline beginning just north of Port Macquarie through to Crescent Head is accessed via Point Plomer Road, which ribbons the coast for 25kms. Along this route are four perfect right-hand point-breaks, tailor-made for long-board riders, grommets and beginners and capable of generating miracle rides of 200 metres. The point break at Crescent Head itself is revered by long-boarders the world over, and some of the sport’s best have been filmed here “Hanging Ten” or cross-stepping the length of their 10-foot planks. Halfway between Crescent Head and Point Plomer is the brilliantly named Delicate Nobby, a wedge-shaped rock formation that starts just off the beach and spears out into the Pacific, creating beach breaks on either side. 

MARGARET RIVER - YALLINGUP AND PREVELLY PARK, WA

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260km south of Perth, the tiny resort village of Yallingup marks the beginning of the famed Margaret River winery region, where wine enthusiasts and ‘waxheads’ (board-riders) have long converged in equal numbers. With several breaks that range from mild to monstrous depending on the swell, Yallingup is considered the best all-round surfing destination on Australia’s west coast.

Further south, Prevelly Park is the heart of serious Margaret River surfing territory, where swells up to six metres get spun into perfect barrels across the treacherous offshore reef. No place for beginners or the faint-of-heart, “Surfers Point” at Prevelly even attracts the big-name big-wave lunatics from the US and Hawaii, and it’s one of the few places in Australia where board-riders wear helmets and nobody laughs at them.

The source: http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/journal/eight-greatest-surfing-spots-in-australia.htm

NUMBER 1 WOMAN SURFER

WOMAN SURFER # 1 - IS CARISSA MOORE THE ONE AND ONLY?

Growing up in Hawaii makes riding the tube almost second nature. The source: www.daily.epictv.com

 

Carissa Moore is the only woman to have won an ASP Women’s World Championship since Stephanie Gilmore’s rookie season… six years ago. When, after over half a decade, Steph reluctantly handed over the trophy at the awards ceremony, she told Carissa it was only on loan, and proceeded to take it back 365 days later.

Landing punts like this, almost at will, puts her very close to the top of the list of the world’s most accomplished female aerialists. The source: www.daily.epictv.com

At the start of her title run, Carissa played leading lady in Nike’s defining women’s surf film Leave a Message. Her performance was just that… a message, from Carissa to Steph. And to the rest of the world title contenders in waiting, that no matter how much style oozes out of their roundhouse cutbacks, no matter how hard they train to bust big air and no matter how much machismo they throw at pulling into waves of consequence, she knows what it takes to win. 

...One day she will take that trophy back, and when she does, it’s going to take a coroner with a crowbar to pry it out of her cold, rigor mortised hands!

The source: http://daily.epictv.com/blog/2013/02/26/surfing-carissa-moore-the-one-and-only/

Written by: Dave Mailman

WIPEOUT OF THE YEAR 2013 BILLABONG XXL

WIPEOUT OF THE YEAR

BILLABONG XXL 2013

With the closing date of the 2013 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards rapidly approaching, over the next few weeks here at EpicTV Surfing I will be taking a look at my Top 5 favorites to win each category of the competition:

1. Best Wipeout
2. Best Women’s Performance
3. Best Tube
4. Biggest Wave
5. Biggest Paddle In
6. Ride of the Year 

WIPEOUT AWARD NOMINEE #5

Alex Zawadzki



Alex Zawadzki finds his ride coming to an abrupt end at Shipstern Bluff, Tasmania on May 28, 2012. Frame grab from video by Simon Treweek. The source: www.daily.epictv.com

 “I’d never caught a wave that big out there, and I was in the worst spot possible, so I wasn’t feeling too good about it.”

– Alex Zawadzki

That pretty much sums it up.  Local Tasmanian daredevil Alex Zawadzki, a.k.a. Zaddas ate it bigger than everyone else in the water on a day dubbed “Wipeout Wednesday” at Shipstern Bluff, one of the meanest waves in the world. To give you a feel for the spot, it’s located on a very remote stretch of coast and is only easily accessible by watercraft. The water is freezing and infested by very large great white sharks, and the wave itself is heavy in every sense of the word.  Shipstern’s is a classic slab where swells roll out of deep water and slam into a very shallow shelf of sea bottom, which in this case consists of very sharp boulders located in front of very tall, imposing and unscalable cliffs.  A wipeout here is already a touchy situation due to the aforementioned rocks and cliffs, but Alex’s is that much worse because it takes place on a wave that could easily be a contender for the largest wave of the year.  Plus, he is launched into the air off of a step in the wave’s face and lands on his back at the very bottom, before getting sucked back up the face, only to be pitched down into the depths again, but this time encased in the lip of the breaking wave.  If that’s not the wipeout of the year, then I don’t know what is!







In case you’d like a little more insight on that horrific wipeout:

WIPEOUT AWARD NOMINEE # 4

Brett Burcher



Brett Burcher goes for a bodysurf at The Right in Western Australia. Frame grab from video by Darren McCagh. The source: www.daily.epictv.com

Hailing from Ulladulla in the Australian state of New South Wales, Brett Burcher isn’t the stereotypical “big wave surfer” commonly found on the list of Billabong XXL entries. 

However, he does enjoy searching out and pulling into heavy, barreling slabs. In this case it’s a wave known simply as The Right in Western Australia, which is one of the most challenging spots in a country chock-full of difficult to negotiate surf breaks. Sometimes it’s a thick, sucking slab. Sometimes it’s a massive wall of water. Sometimes it’s both. Brett catches it on what seems to be a rather innocuous looking day, but discovers that even when this wave looks almost fun and friendly, its dark and devious side lurks just under the surface, waiting to swallow any unsuspecting surfer in its path.

For a more all-around look at Brett Burcher’s act, check out his entry from the 2012 Innersection project.

WIPEOUT AWARD NOMINEE # 3

Tom Dosland

Tom Dosland performs a spectacular back-slide at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on December 31, 2012. Frame grab from video by Elliot Leboe. The source: www.daily.epictv.com

Tom Dosland is a well-respected member of Hawaii’s underground charger brigade. Hailing from the outer islands, he’s a regular in the heavy line-ups throughout the chain, from little known secret spots to marquee breaks like the Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu and Pe’ahi on his home island of Maui.
Pe’ahi, better known by the moniker of Jaws is one of the heaviest waves in the world, and one place where a surfer definitely does not want to wipe-out.
Fortunately for his XXL nomination, or unfortunately for the beating he took, Tom happened into one of the best bails of 2012 at that infamous break just hours before ringing in the new year. One can only wonder if Tom’s entire life flashed before his eyes as he lay on his back watching hundreds of tons of water falling from the sky towards his head, or if he was just thinking… “Oh, fuck!”?

WIPEOUT AWARD NOMINEE # 2

Joao de Macedo

João de Macedo falls from the sky at Maverick’s, California on December 29, 2012. Video by Curt Myers/Powerline Producitons.

The source: www.daily.epictv.com

João de Macedo was bitten by the surf bug at a very young age in the waters of Praia Grande not far from the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. Now he’s nominated for the most prestigious award there is… The Wipeout Award.

Macedo followed a classic path from stoked grommet pulling into shore break closeouts after school, to junior competitor in a contest jersey every weekend, to owner of a surf school living off his passion, and finally turning into a globetrotting expat with an itch to surf the big stuff. Not far from his new home in San Francisco, the legendary spot of Mavericks acted like a siren calling out to the inner charger inhabiting João’s soul.
It’s been almost a decade since his first session at California’s premiere big wave break, and he’s now a solid fixture in the line-up… so much so that he’s able to snag big enough sets to get himself into predicaments like this. And get himself nominated for the XXL Wipeout of the Year Award to boot!

WIPEOUT AWARD NOMINEE # 1

Daniel Rodriguez & Eric Rebière



Eric Rebiere (in the air, at left) and Daniel Rodriguez (in ball of spray, at right) perform an outstanding double wipeout on a convulsing lump of ocean near Oia, Galicia, Spain. Frame grab from video by Jet Galicia. The source: www.daily.epictv.com



Double dose of near-death surfing starring Spanish daredevil Daniel Rodriguez, and the Franco-Brazilian, former WCT surfer turned budding big wave maniac Eric Rebière.

These fine, upstanding gentlemen are part of a small, dedicated crew who’ve been exploring the coast of Galicia for the last few years searching for slabs and other sub-aquatic rock formations capable of delivering rideable waves in the triple-overhead and above category. This is one of their finds that has yet to be named publicly, but which is undoubtedly worthy of recognition in the hallowed halls of the planet’s most fearsome surf spots.

The source: http://daily.epictv.com/blog/2013/03/10/surfing-billabong-xxl-2013-wipeout-of-the-year/

Written by: Dave Mailman

BEST SURF SPOTS IN PERU

THE BEST SURF SPOTS IN PERU

THE NORTH

HUANCHACO BEACH

LA LIBERTAD - PERU

Location :
In the North Coast of Peru in the city of Trujillo, by the Km 560 of the Panamericana North.

Kind of wave :
Reef-break with nice lefts; diferent peaks, it can reach 0.5 a 3 mts. high, variable fluents depending on swell. All round year waves.

Sea performance :
Water regularly cold. Average temperature between 22,1°C and 17,7°C.

Weather :
Average temperature between 28°C and 15°C.

Access :
In the km. 560 of the North Panamericana. 10 kms. at the north of the city of Trujillo.
Buses from Lima to Trujillo, also flights.

Services :
Lodging, feeding and transport. 

CHICAMA BEACH

LA LIBERTAD - PERU

Location :
North Coast of Peru, in the city of La Libertad. By the Km 614 of the North Panamericana.

Kind of wave :
Point-break, left, considers the longest wave of the world. Pipeline with 4 sections that reaches the 2 meters. You'll find strong winds against (offshore).
Strong rips.

Sea performance :
Water regularly cold. Average temperature between 22.1°C and 17.7°C. Strong fluent, the south and west undulations are the proper ones. Waves all the year, more frecuently in winter.

Weather :
Warm and spring alike. Average temperature between 28°C and 15°C.
Strong winds zone.

Access :
Ground way:
In the Km 614 of the North Panamericana you'll find Paiján Locality, from where starts a road to the Port of Chicama also known as Malabrigo Port. Access for all kind of vehicles also reachable by bus.
Air Way:
Flights to the city of Trujillo.

Services :
Lodging and food. Other services in the city of Trujillo. 

PUEMAPE BEACH

LA LIBERTAD - PERU

Location :
North Coast of Peru, in the city of La Libertad. By the Km 656 of the North Panamericana.

Kind of wave :
It's a long left and well formed can reach the 3 meters.

Sea performance :
Water regularly cold.
Average temperature: 19°C.
The fluent increase according to the strength of the grown. Breaks all the year.

Weather :
Agreeable all the year. Changes accord to the season. Average temperature between 28°C and 15°C. Heat season between November and March. Cold season between April and October.

Access :
Ground way:
In the Km 656 of the North Panamericana must take firm road for 45 minutes until you get to the beach. For all kind of vehicles. By bus can be reach through the city of Trujillo.
Air way:
Flights to the city of Trujillo.

Services :
None. All of them are located in Pacasmayo, 10 Km far to the north. 

PACASMAYO BEACH

LA LIBERTAD - PERU

Location :
North Coast of Peru, in the city of La Libertad. By the Km 663 of the North Panamericana.

Kind of wave :
Point - break, left, long and well formed with pipeline section.

Sea performance :
Water regularly cold, average temperature of sea its 19°C. Strong fluent.

Weather :
Warm and spring liked, agreeable all the year. Average temperature between 28°C and 15°C.

Access :
Ground way:
By the Km 663 of the North Panamericana. Apt for all kind of vehicle. Also by bus.
Air Way:
Flights to the cities of Trujillo and Chiclayo.

Services :
All the services.

BAYOVAR BEACH

PIURA - PERU

Location:
In the North Coast of Peru in Piura. Also called NUNURA.

Kind of wave:
Reef-break with long lefts; different peaks, it can reach 4 mts. high, variable fluent depending on swell. All round year waves.

Sea performance:
Water regularly cold. Average temperature between 22, 1°C and 17, 7°C.

Weather:
Average temperature between 28°C and 15°C.

Access:
In the km. 896 of the North Panamericana. Take the detour to Bayovar; you will need 4x4 trucks, equipment food, etc. It is a mission.

Services:
No services. 

EL GOLF BEACH

 

TALARA - PERU

Location:
In the North Coast of Peru in the city of TALARA, at km 1093 in Piura.

Kind of wave:
Beach-break, perfect all year around, offshore. Left and rights peaks. It handles 2mts face high.

Sea performance:
Water regularly cold. Average temperature between 22,1°C and 17,7°C.

Weather:
Average temperature between 28°C and 15°C.

Access:
In the km. 1093 enter to Talara city, from the beach take detour to Negritos, you will find a long coast aof peaks, ask people.
Buses from Lima to Piura, also flights.

Services:
No services around , but close to Talara city. 

BATERIAS BEACH

TALARA - PERU

Location:
In the North Coast of Peru close to Talara and Lobitos in Km 1102 of the Panamericana North.

Kind of wave:
Reef-break with nice lefts; perfect barrels, it can reach 2.5 mts. high, variable fluents depending on swell. All round year waves.

Sea performance:
Water regularly cold. Average temperature between 22,1°C and 17,7°C.

Weather:
Average temperature between 28°C and 15°C.

Access:
In the km. 1102 of the North Panamericana. Take detour to Lobitos, ask for permission to get Lobitos, from there it is a few minutes drive south of Lobitos
Buses from Lima to Piura, also flights.

Services:
No services. Clos e to Lobitos, basic services. 

EL HUECO BEACH

PIURA- PERU

Location:
In the North Coast of Peru in Piura. At km 1102.

Kind of wave:
Reef-break and hollow lefts; it can reach 2 mts. high, variable fluent depending on swell. All round year waves.

Sea performance:
Water regularly cold. Average temperature between 22°C and 17°C.

Weather:
Average temperature between 28°C and 15°C.

Access:
In the km. 1102 of the North Panamericana. Take the detour to Lobitos. Ask for a permit to entrance. It is next to Lobitos.

Services:
Basic services. Basic lodging. 

LOBITOS BEACH

PIURA - PERU

Location:
In the North Coast of Peru in Piura. At km 1102.

Kind of wave:
Reef-break with sand and long lefts; it can reach 2 mts. high, variable fluent depending on swell. All round year waves.

Sea performance:
Water regularly cold. Average temperature between 22°C and 17°C.

Weather:
Average temperature between 28°C and 15°C.

Access:
In the km. 1102 of the North Panamericana. Take the detour to Lobitos. Ask for a permit to entrance.

Services:
Basic services. Basic lodging. 

PISCINAS BEACH

PIURA - PERU

Location:
In the North Coast of Peru in Piura. At km 1102.

Kind of wave:
Reef-break with sand and long lefts; it can reach 2 mts. high, variable fluent depending on swell. All round year waves.

Sea performance:
Water regularly cold. Average temperature between 22°C and 17°C.

Weather:
Average temperature between 28°C and 15°C.

Access:
In the km. 1102 of the North Panamericana. Take the detour to Lobitos. Ask for a permit to entrance. It is the north side of Lobitos.

Services:
Basic services. Basic lodging. 

PANIC POINT BEACH

PIURA - PERU

Location :
North Coast of Peru, city of Piura. In the Km 1137 of the North Panamericana. It's at Cabo Blanco's south.

Kind of wave :
Reef-break, strong left, well formed pipeline. Could reach the 3 meters. Not recommended for beginners.

Sea performance :
Better conditions between October and January. Best waves with north highs.
Average temperatures: between 28.2°C and 24.4°C.

Weather :
Tropical and dry. Good weather all the year. The average temperature is 35.2°C and 16°C. Light rains in November through March.

Access :
Ground way:
By the North Panamericana, in the Km 1137 is El Alto town, from there starts an asphalted road of 7 Km aprox. through out Cabo Blanco. It can be reach by foot from this beach or in any vehicle.
Air Way:
Flights to Piura.

Services :
None. The nearest ones are in Cabo Blanco and Talara. 

CABO BLANCO BEACH

PIURA - PERU

Location :
North Coast of Peru, city of Piura. Km 1137 of the North Panamericana Highway.

Kind of wave :
Reef-break, perfect left pipeline from 1 to 3 meters aprox. Dangerous reef closeness.
No apt for beginners.

Sea performance :
Better conditions between October and January. Best waves with north hemisphere highs.
Average temperature: between 28°C and 24.4°C.

Weather :
Tropical and dry. Good weather all the year. Average temperature: between 35.2°C and 16°C. Light rains from november to march.

Access :
Ground way:
By the North Panamericana, in the Km 1137 is El Alto town, from there starts an asfalted road of 7 Km aprox. through out Cabo Blanco. Apt to all kind of vehicles. You can reach this town by bus, too.
Air way:
Flights to Talara (nearest airport).

Services :
Town of fishermen with lodge and food. 

EL NURO BEACH

PIURA- PERU

Location:
In the North Coast of Peru in Piura. At km 1146.

Kind of wave:
Reef-break with sand and long lefts; it can reach 2 mts. high, variable fluent depending on swell. All round year waves.

Sea performance:
Water regularly cold. Average temperature between 22°C and 17°C.

Weather:
Average temperature between 28°C and 15°C.

Access:
In the km. 1146 of the North Panamericana. Take the detour to El Ńuro. Follow the track to the south after get detour.

Services:
Basic services. Basic lodging. 

ORGANOS BEACH

PIURA - PERU

Location :
North Coast of Peru, city of Piura. Km 1153 of the North Panamericana Highway.

Kind of wave :
Reef-break, left, tubular. Well formed, reaches 2 meters.

Sea performance :
Good conditions all the year, Average temperature: between 28.2°C and 24.4°C.

Weather :
Tropical and dry, good weather all the year. Average temperature between 32°C and 19.4°C.
Light rains from November to March.

Access :
Ground way:
North Panamericana. Interprovince bus. Apt to all vehicles.
Air Way:
Flights to Talara (nearest airport).

Services :
Lodging, feeding, market, gas station phones and others. 

MANCORA BEACH

PIURA - PERU

Location :
North Coast of Peru, city of Piura. Km 1164 of the North Panamericana Highway. It's 171 Kms from the city of Piura.

Kind of wave :
Reef-break, long left formed, can reach more than 2 meters.

Sea performance :
Good conditions all the year, Average temperature: between 28.2°C and 24.4°C.
Variable fluent accord to swell strength.

Weather :
Tropical and dry. Good weather all the year. Average temperature between 36.2°C and 17°C. Light rains in November through March.

Access :
Ground way:
North Panamericana Highway by interprovince bus. Apt to all kind of vehicle.
Air Way:
Flights to Talara (nearest airport).

Services :
It's a fishermen town with multiple services like lodging, feeding and stores. 

PUNTA MERO BEACH

PUNTA HERMOSA - LIMA - PERU

Location :
In the Central Coast of Peru, in the city of Lima, district of Punta Hermosa, by the Km 40 of the South Panamericana highway.

Kind of wave :
Reef-break, right, long and formed with tubular section. Can reach the 3 meters high. Waves for beginners and advanced surfers.

Sea performance :
South fluent, from light to strong. Cold water, breaks all the year.
Average temperature: 16°C.

Weather :
Moderate, moist, cold with light rains or warm, accord to the season.
Average temperature:
between 28°C and 12°C.

Access :
In the Km 35 of the South Panamericana take the detour of the road in your right (this is the old highway), follow until the first gas station and turn to the right by the affirmed road until the parking lot. For all vehicles.

Services :
All services in the city of Punta Hermosa. That is 3 minutes from the beach. 

LITTLE NORTH

PLAYA GRANDE

PLAYA GRANDE - PERU

Location:
At North of Lima at Km 336, you will see the waves from Panamericana Highway.

Kind of wave:
Reef-break with nice hollow lefts; it can reach 3 mts. high, depending on swell. All round year waves.

Sea performance:
Water regularly cold. Average temperature between 22,1°C and 17,7°C.

Weather:
Average temperature between 28°C and 15°C.

Access:
In the km. 336 of the North Panamericana. Take the entrance to the beach, you will see the break from the road. Nothing around.

Services:
No services.

 

 

BERMEYO BEACH

ANCASH - PERU

Location :
In the Central Coast of Peru, in the city of Ancash. By the Km 223 of the North Panamericana highway.

Kind of wave :
Point-break, left, long well formed. Breaks since ˝ meter through the 3 meters aprox.
Tubular wave with the proper conditions.

Sea performance :
Cold water. Average temperature: 18°C.
Variable fluent. Waves all the year.

Weather :
Moderate. Changes accord to the season.
Average temperature:
between 27°C and 15°C.

Access :
Ground way:
In the Km 222 of the North Panamericana must take the detour of 3 Km through the beach. Apt to all kind of vehicles.

Services :
None, all in the city of Barranca in the Km 194.

 

 

CENTINELA BEACH

HUAURA - PERU

Location:
In the North coast of Lima, in the city of Huaura. By the Km 152 of the North Panamericana highway.

Kind of wave:
Point-break, left, long well formed. Breaks since ˝ meter through the 3 meters aprox.
Tubular wave with the proper conditions. Super consistent.

Sea performance:
Cold water. Average temperature: 18°C.
Variable fluent. Waves all the year.

Weather:
Moderate. Changes accord to the season.
Average temperature:
between 27°C and 15°C.

Access:
Ground way:
In the Km 152 of the North Panamericana must take the detour of 5 Km through the beach. Apt to all kind of vehicles.

Services:
There is a hotel in front of the break.

 

 

PASAMAYO BEACH

PASAMAYO - PERU

Location:
In the North coast of Lima, after ANCON.

Kind of wave:
Point-break, left and rights, long well formed. Breaks since ˝ meter through the 2 meters aprox.
Tubular wave with the proper conditions. Super consistent. Always glassy.

Sea performance:
Cold water. Average temperature: 18°C.
Variable fluent. Waves all year around.

Weather:
Moderate. Changes accord to the season.
Average temperature:
between 27°C and 16°C.

Access:
Ground way:
After the summer town of Ancon, take the Pasamayo road, it is only accessible by commercial cars. Leave your car at the toll station, take a bus and it is after "Toma y Calla" village.

Services:
No services

LIMA AND LITTLE SOUTH

COSTA VERDE BEACHES

MAKAHA, LIMA - PERU

Location:
In the Central Coast of Peru, in the city of Lima (from Chorrillos to Miraflores districts).

Kind of wave:
Point-breaks, beach breaks, rights, lefts perfect for beginners. The most popular waves are: El Triangulo, Ala Moana, Barranquito, Redondo, Makaha, La Pampilla, Punta Roquitas.

Sea performance:
Cold water, light fluent, best period in winter. 100% consistent.

Weather:
Moderate, moist, accord to the season.
Cold with light rains or hot. Average temperature between 28°C and 12°C. Cold period from April through October. Warm period from November to March.

Access:
By the beach circuit heading south. For all kind of vehicles.

Services:
All in the same city.

 

 

LA HERRADURA BEACH

CHORRILLOS - LIMA - PERU

Location :
In the Central Coast of Peru, in the city of Lima (district of Chorrillos).

Kind of wave :
Point-break, left strong and long with 3 sections: The Point, the Second and the Third. While bigger, the best. Classic wave no apt for beginner.

Sea performance :
Cold water, light fluent, best period in winter. Waves all the year.

Weather :
Moderate, moist, accord to the season.
Cold with light rains or hot. Average temperature between 28°C and 12°C. Cold period from April through October. Warm period from November to March.

Access :
By the beach circuit heading south. The last beach, for all kind of vehicles.

Services :
All in the same city.

 

 

CONCHAN BEACH

 

LIMA - PERU

Location:
Little South of Lima at 25 km. In LIMA.

Kind of wave:
Beach breaks, rights and lefts.

Sea performance:
Cold water, light fluent, best period in summer. 100% consistent.

Weather:
Moderate, moist, accord to the season.
Cold with light rains or hot. Average temperature between 28°C and 16°C. Cold period from April through October. Warm period from November to March.

Access:
By the beach circuit heading south. Get Panamericana highway, 5 minutes drive from the city. For all kind of vehicles.

Services:
It is close to the city but nothing in the spot.

 

 

ARICA BEACH

ARICA - LURIN - PERU

Location:
Little South of Lima at 39 km. In Lurin district.

Kind of wave:
Beach breaks, rights, lefts

Sea performance:
Cold water, light fluent, best period in winter. 100% consistent.

Weather:
Moderate, moist, accord to the season.
Cold with light rains or hot. Average temperature between 28°C and 12°C. Cold period from April through October. Warm period from November to March.

Access:
By the beach circuit heading south. Get Panamericana highway, 25 minutes drive from the city. For all kind of vehicles.

Services:
All in the same town of Punta Hermosa and Lurin.

 

 

PULPOS BEACH

 

PUNTA HERMOSA - PERU

Location:
Little South of Lima at 40 km. In Punta Hermosa district.

Kind of wave:
Beach breaks, rights.

Sea performance:
Cold water, light fluent, best period in winter. 100% consistent.

Weather:
Moderate, moist, accord to the season.
Cold with light rains or hot. Average temperature between 28°C and 12°C. Cold period from April through October. Warm period from November to March.

Access:
By the beach circuit heading south. Get Panamericana highway, 25 minutes drive from the city. For all kind of vehicles.

Services:
All in the same town of Punta Hermosa and Lurin.

 

 

CABALLEROS BEACH

 

PUNTA HERMOSA - LIMA - PERU

Location :
In the Central Coast of Peru, in the city of Lima, district of Punta Hermosa, by the Km 40 of the South Panamericana highway.

Kind of wave :
Reef-break, right, long and formed with tubular section. Can reach the 3 meters high. Waves for beginners and advanced surfers.

Sea performance :
South fluent, from light to strong. Cold water, breaks all the year.
Average temperature: 16°C.

Weather :
Moderate, moist, cold with light rains or warm, accord to the season.
Average temperature:
between 28°C and 12°C.

Access :
In the Km 35 of the South Panamericana take the detour of the road in your right (this is the old highway), follow until the first gas station and turn to the right by the affirmed road until the parking lot. For all vehicles.

Services :
All services in the city of Punta Hermosa. That is 3 minutes from the beach.

 

 

SENORITAS BEACH

 

 

PUNTA HERMOSA, LIMA - PERU

Location :
In the Central Coast of Peru in the city of Lima, district of Punta Hermosa by the Km 40 of the Panamericana South.

Kind of wave :
Reef-break, strong left, long and tubular.
Can reach the 3 meters aprox. for beginners and advanced surfers.

Sea performance :
Cold water, variable fluent accords the waves. Best period in summer, with the highs of the north hemisphere. Waves all the year.
Average temperature: 16°C.

Weather :
In summer is very warm. In winter is moderate and moist with light rains. Not below the 12°C y doesn't goes up 28°C.

Access :
In the Km 35 of the Panamericana South take detour by the road in your right (old highway) reaching through the Punta Hermosa Town, from where the access is for all kind of vehicle.

Services :
All in the same town of Punta Hermosa.

 

 

PICO ALTO BEACH

 

PUNTA HERMOSA - LIMA - PERU

Location :
In the Central Coast of Peru in the city of Lima, district of Punta Hermosa by the Km 43 of the Panamericana South.

Kind of wave :
Outer-reef, rights eventually lefts. Can reach the 8 to 10 meters. Formed waves, strong, long, with tubular section. Breaks 1 km far from shore. Only for advanced surfers.

Sea performance :
Cold water (more in winter) smooth fluent in the breakdown. Better period in the summer with the highs of the north hemisphere. Waves all the year.
Average temperature: 16°C.

Weather :
In summer very hot, reaches the 28°C. In winter is moderate and moist with light rains, doesn´t come below the 12°C.

Access :
In the Km 35 of the Panamericana South take detour by the right road (old highway) reaching the Punta Hermosa Town. The entry to the point could be paddling by Seńoritas or by Playa Norte.

Services :
All in the town of Punta Hermosa.

 

 

PLAYA NORTE

 

PUNTA HERMOSA - PERU

Location:
Little South of Lima at 43 km. In Punta Hermosa district.

Kind of wave:
Reef break, rights. With proper conditions is an excellent ride. It works better with low tide and glassy. Sea performance:
Cold water, light fluent, best period in winter. 100% consistent.

Weather:
Moderate, moist, accord to the season.
Cold with light rains or hot. Average temperature between 28°C and 12°C. Cold period from April through October. Warm period from November to March.

Access:
By the beach circuit heading south. Get Panamericana highway, 25 minutes drive from the city. For all kind of vehicles. Until Las Seńoritas beach, then follow the main entrance to Punta Hermosa, then ask.

Services:
All in the same town of Punta Hermosa.

 

EL PASO BEACH

 

PUNTA HERMOSA - LIMA- PERU

Location:
Little South of Lima at 43 km. In Punta Hermosa district.

Kind of wave:
Reef break, rights. With proper conditions is an excellent ride. It works better with low tide and glassy. Not for beginners.

Sea performance:
Cold water, light fluent, best period in winter. 100% consistent.

Weather:
Moderate, moist, accord to the season.
Cold with light rains or hot. Average temperature between 28°C and 12°C. Cold period from April through October. Warm period from November to March.

Access:
By the beach circuit heading south. Get Panamericana highway, 25 minutes drive from the city. For all kind of vehicles. Until Punta Hermosa town, it is north side of La Isla, ask.

Services:
All in the same town of Punta Hermosa.

 

 

LA ISLA BEACH

LIMA - PERU

Location:
In the Central Coast of Peru in the city of Lima, by the Km 40 of the Panamericana South.

Beaches:
Playa Norte, El Paso, La Isla, Kontiki.

Kind of wave :
Rights, strong, big and fast, tubular sections. Breaks all the year.

Sea performance:
Cold water, waves all the year.
Average temperature: 16°C.

Weather:
Very hot in summer, reaches the 28°C. In winter is moderate, moist, with light rains.
Would not fall bellow 12°C.

Access:
In the Km 35 of the Panamericana South take detour by the road in your right (old highway) arriving to the town of Punta Hermosa, where this beach is located.

Services:
Punta Hermosa counts with all the services, all the year.

 

 

KONTIKI - PLAYA GRANDE BEACH

PLAYA GRANDE - PERU

Location:
At North of Lima at Km 336, you will see the waves from Panamericana Highway.

Kind of wave:
Reef-break with nice hollow lefts; it can reach 3 mts. high, depending on swell. All round year waves.

Sea performance:
Water regularly cold. Average temperature between 22,1°C and 17,7°C.

Weather:
Average temperature between 28°C and 15°C.

Access:
In the km. 336 of the North Panamericana. Take the entrance to the beach, you will see the break from the road. Nothing around.

Services:
No services.

 

 

PUNTA ROCAS BEACH

 

PUNTA NEGRA - LIMA - PERU

Location :
In the Central Coast of Peru in the city of Lima, by the Km 42 of the Panamericana South, in the district of Punta Negra.

Kind of wave :
Reef-break, left and right, long, big and strong with tubular section. Can extend through the 4 meters. Classic wave, for beginners and advanced surfers.

Sea performance :
Cold water, variable fluent. Waves all the year. Best period in the summer.
Average temperature: 16°C.

Weather :
Very hot in summer, reaches the 28°C. In winter is moderate, moist, with light rains.
Would not fall bellow 12°C.

Access :
In the Km 35 of the Panamericana South take the detour by the right (old highway) arriving to the town of Punta Negra. Punta Roca is the first beach of this town, situated in the north extreme. Apt for all kind of vehicles.

Services :
Punta Negra counts with all the services. 

 

 

EXPLOSIVOS BEACH

 

 

PUNTA NEGRA - LIMA - PERU

Location:
Little South of Lima at 45 km. In Punta Negra district.

Kind of wave:
Beach breaks, rights and lefts.

Sea performance:
Cold water, light fluent, best period in summer. 100% consistent.

Weather:
Moderate, moist, accord to the season.
Cold with light rains or hot. Average temperature between 28°C and 16°C. Cold period from April through October. Warm period from November to March.

Access:
By the beach circuit heading south. Get Panamericana highway, 25 minutes drive from the city. For all kind of vehicles.

Services:
It is close to the main town of Punta Negra and Punta Hermosa.

 

 

 SANTA ROSA BEACH

 

PUNTA NEGRA, LIMA - PERU

Location :
In the Central Coast of Peru in the city of Lima, district of Punta Negra by the Km 44 of the Panamericana South.

Kind of wave :
Reef-break, left, strong, fast, with tubular section. Reaches the 4 meters, not for beginners.

Sea performance :
Cold water, light fluent (in highs the fluent turns very strong in the shore). Best period in summer with north highs.
Average temperature: 16°C.

Weather :
In summer very hot, reaches the 28°C. In winter is moderate, moist with light rains.
Won't go bellow the 12°C.

Access :
In the Km 35 of the Panamericana South takes the detour of the road in your right (old highway), arriving to the town of Punta Negra. Take the affirmed road that goes to the south extreme of the beaches (limit with the San Bartolo).

Services :
Punta Negra counts with all services.

 

 

EL HUAICO BEACH

 

PUNTA NEGRA - LIMA - PERU

Location :
In the Central Coast of Peru in the city of Lima, district of Punta Negra and San Bartolo. Situated by the Km 50 of the Panamericana South highway.

Kind of wave :
El huaico.- reef-break, left wave, formed, with tubular section, the speed of the wave varies accord to the swell and the tide. Considered a small-medium wave from 1 through 2 meters.
Peńa Rosa.- left, strong, formed with tubular section. Medium-high wave, that reaches the 3 meters. Both beaches are not apt for beginners.

Sea performance :
Cold water, in summer the fluent is almost null. Waves all the year specially with north swell.
Average temperature: 16° C.

Weather :
In summer is very hot, reach the 28°C. In winter is moderate, moist with light rains.
Won´t go bellow the 12°C.

Access :
By the Km 35 of the Panamericana South take detour of the right road (old highway), arriving to the town of Punta Negra. Take the affirmed road that goes through the extreme of the beach.

Services :
Punta Negra and San Bartolo counts with all services.

 

 

PENA ROSA BEACH

 

SAN BARTOLO - LIMA - PERU

Location :
In the Central Coast of Peru, in the San Bartolo area, 50 km south of Lima city.

Kind of wave :
Point-break, mostly lefts but some short tubular rights show up. Best time during the summer, and goes from headsize to double over head. No apt for beginners.

Sea performance :
Cold water, light fluent, best period in summer.

Weather :
Moderate, moist, accord to the season.
Cold with light rains or hot. Average temperature between 28°C and 12°C.
Cold period from April through October. Warm period from November to March.

Access :
Take the Panamerican highway going south, take the right at the Santa Rosa entry and go to El Huayco. Pena Rosa can be seen from el Huayco. Paddle out right in front of it.

Services :
All in San Bartolo.

 

 

EL PENASCAL BEACH

 

SAN BARTOLO - LIMA - PERU

Location :
In the Central Coast of Peru in the city of Lima, district of San Bartolo by the Km 51 of the Panamericana South.

Kind of wave :
Reef-break, right, strong, formed, with tubular section. Considered as a big wave that reaches the 4 meters.

Sea performance :
Cold water, light fluent, waves all the year.
Average temperature: 16°C. No apt to beginners.

Weather :
Very hot in summers, reaches the 28°C. In winter is moderate, moist with light rains.
Won´t go bellow the 12°C.

Access :
By the Km 35 of the Panamericana South take the detour by the right (old highway), arriving to the town of San Bartolo.

Services :
San Bartolo counts with all services.

 

 

SAN BARTOLO PIERS BEACH

 

SAN BARTOLO, LIMA - PERU

Location:
In the Central Coast of Peru in the city of Lima, district of San Bartolo by the Km 51 of the Panamericana South.

Kind of wave:
Reef-break, right and left, strong, formed, with some tubular section in a proper day. Considered waves for any level of surfing.

Sea performance:
Cold water, light fluent, waves all the year.
Average temperature: 16°C.

Weather:
Hot in summer, reaches the 28°C. In winter is moderate, moist with light rains.
It will not go bellow the 12°C.

Access:
By the Km 35 of the Panamericana South take the detour by the right (old highway), arriving to the town of San Bartolo.

Services:
San Bartolo counts with all services.

 

 

SANTA MARIA BEACH

 

SANTA MARIA, LIMA - PERU

Location:
In the Central Coast of Peru in the city of Lima, district of Santa María by the Km 52 of the Panamericana South.

Kind of wave:
Beach break, right and left, strong, formed, tubular section in a proper day. Considered waves when it is small. Not for beginners.

Sea performance:
Cold water, light fluent, waves all the year.
Average temperature: 16°C.

Weather:
Hot in summer, reaches the 28°C. In winter is moderate, moist with light rains.
It will not go bellow the 12°C.

Access:
By the Km 35 of the Panamericana South take the detour by the right (old highway), arriving to the town of Santa María.

Services:
Santa María counts with all services if it is summer , but San Bartolo counts with all services and it is next to.

 

 

PUERTO NUEVO BEACH

 

LIMA - PERU

Location:
In the Central Coast of Peru, in the city of Lima, by the Km 71 of the Panamericana South.

Kind of wave:
Beach breaks, lefts and rights, strong, formed, good tubular sections. It´s a classic wave from 1 to 2 meters. It gets good with South and West swell.

Sea performance:
Cold water, that varies accord to the season. It has fluents that goes from regular through strong accord to the waves and tide.
Average temperature: 16°C.

Weather:
Moderate and moist in winter. Very hot in the summer. Average temperature between 28°C and 12°C.

Access:
In the Km 71 take the detour to the right by an affirmed trail for about 3 Km until you reach the south of the beach. It is in front of new beach houses. Ask for a permit.

Services:
No services.

 

 

PUERTO VIEJO BEACH

 

LIMA - PERU

Location:
In the Central Coast of Peru, in the city of Lima, by the Km 71 of the Panamericana South.

Kind of wave:
Point-break, left, strong, formed, with 2 good tubular sections. It´s a classic wave from 1 to 2 meters. It gets good with South and West swell.

Sea performance:
Cold water, that varies accord to the season. It has fluents that goes from regular through strong accord to the waves and tide.
Average temperature: 16°C.

Weather:
Moderate and moist in winter. Very hot in the summer. Average temperature between 28°C and 12°C.

Access:
In the Km 71 take the detour to the right by an affirmed trail for about 3 Km until you reach the south of the beach.

Services:
Only food in summer since December to March.

 

 

LA ENSENADA BEACH

 

LA ENSENADA - LIMA - PERU

Location:
In the Central Coast of Peru in the city of Lima, district of San Bartolo by the Km 80 of the Panamericana South.

Kind of wave:
Reef-sandy break, left, strong, formed, with tubular section. Considered one of the best if it works. It can handle 2mts.

Sea performance:
Cold water, light fluent, waves all the year.
Average temperature: 16°C. No apt to beginners.

Weather:
Very hot in summers, reaches the 28°C. In winter is moderate, moist with light rains.
It will not go bellow the 14°C.

Access:
Follow Panamericana South until Km 80.

Services:
No services, but a few places to eat.

 

 

ASIA BEACH

 

ASIA - PERU

Location:
In the Central Coast of Peru in the city of Lima, district of ASIA by the Km 98 of the Panamericana South.

Kind of wave:
These are many kilometers of beachbreaks, with different kind of peaks. Thanks to a few islands in front that make the waves come peaky. Rights, lefts, strong, formed, with tubular section.

Sea performance:
Cold water, light fluent, waves all the year.
Average temperature: 16°C.

Weather:
Very hot in summers, reaches the 28°C. In winter is moderate, moist with light rains.
Won´t go bellow the 14°C.

Access:
By the Km 98 of the Panamericana South take the detour by the right (old road) in between of summer clubs

Services:
All services are available in summer.

 

 

PUERTO FIEL BEACH

 

LA PLAYITA O CABO NEGRO, LIMA - PERU

Location:
In the Central Coast of Peru in the city of Lima, by the Km 120 of the Panamericana South.

Kind of wave:
Reef-break, left, strong, formed, with tubular section. Considered as a heavy wave that reaches the 3 meters. It is dangerous because it breaks in fron of a wall of rocks, if you get caught, pray!

Sea performance:
Cold water, light fluent, waves all the year.
Average temperature: 16°C. No apt to beginners.

Weather:
Very hot in summers, reaches the 28°C. In winter is moderate, moist with light rains.
Won´t go bellow the 14°C.

Access:
By the Km 120 of the Panamericana South take the detour by the right (old road, arriving to the town of Puerto Fiel.

Services:
No services in winter, but Cerro Azul is close and it counts with all services.

 

 

LA PLAYITA BEACH

 

LA PLAYITA O CABO NEGRO - LIMA - PERU

Location:
In the Central Coast of Peru in the city of Lima, by the Km 120 of the Panamericana South.

Kind of wave:
Reef-break, left, strong, formed, with tubular section. Considered as a heavy wave that reaches the 3 meters. It is dangerous because it breaks in fron of a wall of rocks, if you get caught, pray!

Sea performance:
Cold water, light fluent, waves all the year.
Average temperature: 16°C. No apt to beginners.

Weather:
Very hot in summers, reaches the 28°C. In winter is moderate, moist with light rains.
Won´t go bellow the 14°C.

Access:
By the Km 120 of the Panamericana South take the detour by the right (old road, arriving to the town of Puerto Fiel.

Services:
No services in winter, but Cerro Azul is close and it counts with all services.

 

 

CERRO AZUL BEACH

 

LIMA - PERU

Location :
In the central Coast of Peru, in the city of Lima, by the Km 132 of the South Panamericana.

Kind of wave :
Left, tubular and long the wave breaks in front of the town. When the sea grows up, a right waves breaks in the other side of the jetty, quick, strong and tubular.

Sea performance :
Strong Rips.

Weather :
Moderate and moist, very cold in winter. In the summer is very hot.

Access :
In the Km 132 of the South Panamericana. You will find Cerro Azul town.

Services :
The town Cerro Azul counts with all services.

 

 

PEPINOS BEACH

 

PEPINOS - PERU

Location:
In the Central Coast of Peru in the city of Lima, by the Km 150 of the Panamericana South.

Kind of wave:
Reef-break, left, strong, formed, with tubular section. Considered BEST PLACE TO SURF WHEN EVERYTHING IS FLAT, it reaches 2 meters.

Sea performance:
Cold water, light fluent, waves all the year.
Average temperature: 16°C.

Weather:
Very hot in summers, reaches the 28°C. In winter is moderate, moist with light rains.
it will not go bellow the 14°C.

Access:
By the Km 150 of the Panamericana South take the detour by the right (old road), you have to cross in between farms, until you reach the ocean. Ask.

Services:
No services. Town of Cańete is close and it counts with all services.

 

 

SAN GALLAN BEACH

 

ICA - PERU

Location :
In the South Coast of Peru in the city of Ica.

Kind of wave :
Right, tubular and long.

Sea performance :
Very cold water. Waves all the year.

Weather :
Depending to the season varies from 23.2°C through 18.6°C.

Access :
By the Km 245 of the Panamericana South can find El Chaco Beach, there you can rent boats to reach the island the rail in boat last about 1 ˝ hour.

Services :
In the island none, all in the city of Paracas.

 

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