Chicama, The longest wave in the world Surf Report and Surf forecast

Located in Chicama, Peru, Chicama is a world-class left-hand point break ranked first among the longest waves in the world. The waves here are challenging to surf (jelly legs!) and will break for up to 600 metres (656 yards) per section, of which there are four. Most people will ride each section all the way down the 4-kilometre (2.5 miles) headland. The first wave, furthest out, is called El Cape. This is the biggest but not the best section, offering a fast, sucky start before backing off into fast walls with limited sections for carves but plenty of lip lines to snap into. This section picks up all swell and is a good option when it’s small. The next section is Keys, a softer area that generally likes a mid to high tide. It has good protection from the More...