Lobitos Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW, but South-SSW swell still wrap in. West swells, although rare, also are good, with more vertical lines wrapping on the point and more hollow barrel sections.
Wind
S to SE
Surf Height
Head high to a couple feet overhead or so. Can handle larger surf too.
Tide
Low to mid (incoming).
Lobitos Surf Guide
Lobitos is one of the best waves in Northern Peru. Lobitos the town actually offers more than five different waves, with other spots in walking distance. Lobitos Point is a left point that produces barrel sections and an open face for high-performance surfing. The bottom consists of sand, and rocks if you are surfing the La Frontera section. The wave works best with a SW swell and waves in the five to seven-foot range, but it can handle bigger surf. The best time to surf is low to mid-tide, but it also breaks through the higher tides. The wind is predominantly light offshore in the mornings, but then increases some and turns sideshore for the afternoons. However, the wind will usually swing back offshore before sunset. Best season to score is fall, but Lobitos picks up swell all year round.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Mellow.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Light.
Spot Rating
Perfect
Good.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Long paddles back up the point.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean
Hazards
A few rocks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard, Skimming, Bodysurfing, Kiteboard
Access
Easy. Take a taxi, or take the local Lobitos vans, or you can arrange pick up with <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Lobitosperu" target="_blank">PSH</a> (Piscinas Surf House).
Bottom
Sand, with some rocks in the La Frontera section.
Best Season
Winter
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