What wetsuit for surfing in Peru
Water from about 16 °C in November to 26 °C in February, from the sea temperature at 21 surf spots.
| Month | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| January | 18–22 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| February | 21–26 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| March | 21–26 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| April | 20–23 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| May | 19–22 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| June | 20–22 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| July | 19–22 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| August | 19–22 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| September | 19–22 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| October | 17–21 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
| November | 16–20 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
| December | 17–20 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
By region
The coast is not one temperature: the coldest and warmest month in each region.
| Region | Coldest | Warmest |
|---|---|---|
| La Libertad | November: 16 °C, 4/3 mm fullsuit | February: 23 °C, Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| Lima | November: 17 °C, 4/3 mm fullsuit | February: 22 °C, Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| Piura | November: 19 °C, 3/2 mm fullsuit | February: 27 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
Surf towns
Questions
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Peru in winter?
The sea is about 17–26 °C from December to February: a 4/3 mm fullsuit (boots in winter).
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Peru in summer?
About 19–22 °C from June to August: a 3/2 mm fullsuit.
Can I surf in boardshorts in Peru?
Yes, when the water reaches about 24 °C: at the warmest spots in February.
Do I need boots, gloves or a hood in Peru?
Boots help in the coldest months (about 16 °C in November); gloves and a hood are rarely needed.