Chicama (El Point) surf forecast

Puerto Malabrigo · La Libertad · Peru

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A very long left-hand point wave beside the fishing village of Puerto Malabrigo, often called the longest wave in the world. It needs a medium-sized south-west groundswell and the best rides can run well over a kilometre.

Break

point break, lefts; faces NNW

Level

intermediate

Best swell

S, SSW, SW

Best wind

E, SE (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

Apr-Oct (austral winter)

Typical size

1-3 m

Crowd

medium

Hazards

Rocky point entry; Long paddle back on small days

Nearby spots

• Pacasmayo, Pacasmayo
• Punta Huanchaco, Huanchaco
• Punta Roca, La Libertad
• Sunzal, El Sunzal
• El Zonte, Chiltiupan
• K59, Playa El Zonte area

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