Cabo Blanco Surf Spot, Peru
12 Carretera Cabo Blanco - El Nuro
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Quick answer
Where is Cabo Blanco?
Cabo Blanco is a left-hand point / reef break near Cabo Blanco in Peru. Best season: November–March; January standout. Level: Advanced / Expert. GPS: -4.2491, -81.2333.
| Location | Cabo Blanco, Peru |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | -4.2491, -81.2333 |
| Wave type | Point / Reef Break |
| Direction | Left |
| Wave quality | World Class |
| Best season | November–March; January standout |
| Tide | All tides; low tide can produce the hollowest conditions |
| Consistency | Fairly Consistent / Swell Dependent |
| Skill level | Advanced / Expert |
| Crowds | Crowded when on |
About This Break
Cabo Blanco is a left-hand point and reef break on the north coast of Peru, in the Piura region near Máncora and El Alto. It is a powerful, hollow left that peels across a shallow rock reef towards the fishing pier.
The season is November to March, with January often the standout. It needs a strong north to north-west groundswell. It works at all tides; low tide can give the hollowest waves.
This is for advanced and expert surfers. The take-off is steep, the barrel is fast and the reef is shallow. Crowds build quickly when the forecast is good.
Most surfers stay in Máncora or Los Órganos, which have beach houses, apartments and land for sale. Buyers come for warm water and the run of waves along this coast.
Local Knowledge
Shallow reef and rocks, strong currents and fast barrels. Competitive crowds when it is on. For experienced surfers.
Cabo Blanco: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cabo Blanco in Peru?
Cabo Blanco is on Peru's north coast, in the Piura region near Máncora and El Alto.
When is the best time to surf Cabo Blanco?
November to March, with January often the standout, on strong north to north-west swells.
Is Cabo Blanco good for beginners?
No. Cabo Blanco is rated Advanced / Expert — a left-hand point / reef break for experienced surfers only. Shallow reef and rocks, strong currents and fast barrels. Competitive crowds when it is on. For experienced surfers.
Can you buy property near Cabo Blanco?
Nothing is listed within 15 km of Cabo Blanco right now, but there are 8 properties for sale elsewhere in Peru on International Surf Properties.
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