Herradura Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W, SW
Wind
Glassy or E, NE
Surf Height
Head-high to double overhead
Tide
Low
Herradura Surf Guide
The best spot in Lima proper, Herradura is a long lefthand pointbreak that peels along the base of a stark, brown cliff. Needs a bigger swell (the bigger, the better) to break, and when it does, it's good. The wave has three sections, all fairly hollow and fast, with fatter sections between -- a totally perfect wave that is conveniently close to Lima's surf population. Tuberides are commonplace.
Ability Level
Advanced
Advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
Edgy.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Can be intense, expect to get burned.
Spot Rating
Perfect
Best pointbreak in Lima.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Rips get stronger the bigger it gets.
Water Quality
Clean
It is farther away from the city so the water is relatively clean.
Hazards
Rips, boulders, dropins.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Simple.
Bottom
Rock and sand
Best Season
Rainy season May-Oct
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