Chicama surf forecast and spots
Puerto Malabrigo's left point, among the longest waves in the world on a big south swell, in sections from Malpaso to El Hombre in front of town. 4 spots within 2 km of Chicama: 4 point breaks.
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Best spots today in Chicama
- Intermediate: Chicama (El Point) (Good, 1.2–1.8 m, offshore around 06:00)
- Advanced: Chicama (El Point) (Good, 1.2–1.8 m, offshore around 06:00)
Tomorrow, Wednesday 4 November
- Intermediate: Chicama (El Point) (Good, 1.3–1.9 m, offshore around 06:00)
- Advanced: Chicama (El Point) (Epic, 1.3–1.9 m, offshore around 06:00)
This weekend near Chicama
Saturday 7 November
- Intermediate: Chicama (El Point) (Good, 1–1.4 m, offshore around 06:00)
- Beginners: Chicama (El Point) (Fair, 1–1.4 m, offshore around 06:00)
- Advanced: Chicama (El Point) (Fair, 1–1.4 m, offshore around 06:00)
Sunday 8 November
- Intermediate: Chicama (El Point) (Good, 1.2–1.8 m, offshore around 06:00)
- Advanced: Chicama (El Point) (Epic, 1.2–1.8 m, offshore around 06:00)
The best daylight hour of each spot, rated for each level. Model forecast updated 3 Nov, 15:51 UTC; it changes every few hours, so check the live forecast before you go.
The spots
- El Cape / Keys (Chicama) · point break, intermediate, best on SW/SSW/S swell with SSE/SE/S wind, all tides. The second take-off of the Chicama left, between Malpaso at the tip of the cape and El Point, known locally as El Cape or Keys. It has a well-defined peak and holds…
- Chicama (El Point) · point break, intermediate, best on S/SSW/SW swell with SE/SSE/E wind, all tides. Chicama's left starts at the cape about 2 km south-west of Puerto Malabrigo and reforms at the Point, Malpaso and El Hombre; when the sections link on a S to SW…
- El Hombre (Chicama) · point break, intermediate, best on SW/SSW/S swell with SSE/S/SE wind, all tides. The inside section of the Chicama left, breaking in front of Puerto Malabrigo near the old El Hombre guesthouse, about a kilometre down the point from El Point. The…
- Malpaso (Chicama) · point break, intermediate, best on SSW/SW/S swell with SSE/SE/S wind, all tides. The outermost section of the Chicama left, at the tip of the cape west of Puerto Malabrigo. Being the most exposed part of the point it catches south-west swell first…
Best time to surf in Chicama
Good days per month for intermediate surfers; tap a month for where else to surf then.
Best months for intermediate surfers: no clear season. The water goes from about 17 °C in November (4/3 mm fullsuit) to 23 °C in February (Springsuit 2 mm or vest). Best-known spots: Chicama (El Point).
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 °C |
| Feb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 °C |
| Mar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 °C |
| Apr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 °C |
| May | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 °C |
| Jun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 °C |
| Jul | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 °C |
| Aug | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 °C |
| Sep | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 °C |
| Oct | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 °C |
| Nov | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 °C |
| Dec | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 °C |
Days per month at the best third of the 4 spots for each level, from two years of wave and wind model data.
Questions
What are the best surf spots in Chicama?
The best-known are Chicama (El Point), El Cape / Keys (Chicama), El Hombre (Chicama), Malpaso (Chicama). In all, 4 spots lie within 2 km: 4 point breaks.
Where can beginners surf in Chicama?
Chicama is mostly for intermediate and advanced surfers: reefs, points or powerful beach breaks. Beginners should take a lesson and stay on the smallest days.
When is the best time to surf in Chicama?
For intermediate surfers no clear season.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Chicama?
The sea goes from about 17 °C in November (4/3 mm fullsuit) to 23 °C in February (Springsuit 2 mm or vest).
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