Located in Piura, Peru, Puntas Rocas is a good reef break that offers both left and right options that barrel when the conditions line up. The waves here are challenging to surf and break for up to 100 meters (328 feet) over a boulder-covered bottom. It is consistent here, and the swell direction will dictate whether the left or right is the go-to.
What are the best surf conditions for Puntas Rocas?
Puntas Rocas gets good between chest-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 is consistent (8/10) and will generally be uncrowded due to the number of options in the area (3/10). The best winds are from the Northeast. The best swells are from the Southwest and West. It works best on a mid to high tide.
We recommend wearing boardshorts or a bikini in the summer when water temperatures rise to 23°C (73°F). In the winter, a 3/2 wetsuit is best as water temps drop to about 18°C (64°F). See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
