Penascal Surf Report and Surf forecast

Located in Punta Hermosa, Peru, Penascal is a quality reef break that offers up a big wave right-hander, both powerful and mean. The waves here require your A-game and respect, breaking for up to 100 meters (about 328 feet) over a rock bottom. The wave can barrel on the right swell, but beginners and the unconfident should steer well clear. The rocks are covered with skin-ripping barnacles.

What are the best surf conditions for Penascal?

Penascal gets good between head high and triple overhead. We recommend riding a step-up, rhino chaser, then gun as the size picks up. This break is suitable for very good intermediates and advanced-level surfers. The surf here is pretty consistent (6/10) and will get busy at peak times (5/10). The best winds are from the Northeast. The best swells are from the More...