Located in South Piura, Peru, Punta Negra is a fun stretch of beach break that offers up some fast peaks, mostly breaking left. The waves here require a bit of skill and speed to surf and break for up to 200 meters over a sand bottom. The swell needs to be small to surf here.
What are the best surf conditions for Punta Negra?
Punta Negra gets good between waist-high and double overhead. We recommend riding a longboard if smaller and a shortboard 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 peak times (5/10). The best winds are from the northeast. The best swells are from the south, southwest, and west. Works on all tides.
We recommend wearing boardshorts or a bikini in the summer when water temperatures rise to 25°C (77°F). In the winter, a spring suit is best when water temperatures drop to 21°C (70°F). See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
