Located in Ancash, Peru, Paraiso is a fun left-hand point break that offers up rippable and fun waves. The waves here are somewhat easy to surf and break for up to 100 meters (about 328 feet) over a rock bottom. It’s one of the few breaks that likes the summer North swells. Make sure to bring supplies, as this is quite a remote spot.
What are the best surf conditions for Paraiso?
Paraiso gets good between waist-high and double overhead. We recommend riding a longboard when smaller and a shortboard as the size picks up. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here is not consistent (4/10) and will be uncrowded (4/10). The best winds are from the Southeast. The best swells are from the North and Northwest. Works on a high tide only.
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.
