Located in Punta Hermosa, Peru, Playa Norte is a fun right point along with a beachie that offers up some barreling sections. The waves here require some skill to surf and break for up to 100 meters (about 328 feet) over a boulder and sand bottom. The beach break is mostly heavy closeouts, perfect for bodyboarders. This beach gets crowded on weekends from the Lima crowds.
What are the best surf conditions for Playa Norte?
Playa Norte gets good between waist-high and double overhead. We recommend riding a longboard if smaller and a shortboard then step up as the size picks up. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here is consistent (7/10) and will get very crowded (8/10). The best winds are from the East. The best swells are from the South, Southwest, and West. Works on all tides but prefers incoming.
We recommend wearing a spring suit in the summer when water temperatures rise to about 20°C (about 68°F). In the winter, a 3/2 is best when water temperatures drop to 16°C (about 61°F). See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
