Surf spots in Máncora

3 spots within 23 km of Máncora: 1 beach break, 1 reef break, 1 point break.

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Best spots today in Máncora

A quiet day: no spot here rates Fair or better today.

Forecast updated 20 Oct, 01:03 UTC.

The spots

• Cabo Blanco · reef break, advanced, best on NW/N swell with E/SE wind, all tides. A reef break off a small fishing village in northern Peru, known for left-hand barrels when a north-west swell arrives. Famous in fishing history and now a destination…
• Lobitos · point break, intermediate, best on SW/S/NW swell with E/SE wind, all tides. A set of left-hand points north of Talara, with barrel sections and an open face. Works best with a south-west swell and usually has a small crowd.
• Máncora · beach break, intermediate, best on N/NW/S swell with E/SE wind, all tides. The main wave in front of Máncora's beach is mostly a left. It is the centre of northern Peru's surf tourism and picks up both north and south swells.

When to surf in Máncora

Best months for intermediate surfers: December. The water goes from about 20 °C in November (3/2 mm fullsuit) to 27 °C in February (Boardshorts / rash vest).

Days per month at the best third of the 3 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.

Questions

What are the best surf spots in Máncora?

The best-known are Cabo Blanco, Lobitos, Máncora. In all, 3 spots lie within 23 km: 1 beach break, 1 reef break, 1 point break.

Where can beginners surf in Máncora?

Máncora 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 Máncora?

For intermediate surfers December.

What wetsuit do I need to surf in Máncora?

The sea goes from about 20 °C in November (3/2 mm fullsuit) to 27 °C in February (Boardshorts / rash vest).

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