Located in Ancash, Peru, Carquin is a fun left-hand point break that offers up barreling first sections and rippable inside sections. The waves here can be a bit challenging and break for up to 200 meters (about 656 feet) over a boulder and sand bottom. Lots of the crowds go to Centinela, so this will be less crowded.
What are the best surf conditions for Carquin?
Carquin gets good between waist-high and double overhead. We recommend riding a shortboard and then a step up as the size picks up. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here usually has something to ride (5/10) and will get busy at times (5/10). The best winds are from the East. The best swells are from the South and Southwest. Works on all tides.
We recommend wearing boardshorts or a bikini in the summer when water temperatures rise to 22°C (about 72°F). In the winter, a 3/2 wetsuit is best when water temperatures drop to 16°C (about 61°F). See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
