San Bartolo - Derechitas Surf Spot, Peru
Playa Norte, San Bartolo, Lima Province, Peru
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Where is San Bartolo - Derechitas?
San Bartolo - Derechitas is a right-hand reef / point brea near San Bartolo in Peru. Best season: Year Round. Level: All Levels - Beginner - Pre-Intermediate - Intermediate - Advanced. GPS: -12.3900, -76.7820.
| Location | San Bartolo, Peru |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | -12.3900, -76.7820 |
| Wave type | Reef / Point Brea |
| Direction | Right |
| Wave quality | Good |
| Best season | Year Round |
| Tide | Hight Tide |
| Consistency | High |
| Skill level | All Levels - Beginner - Pre-Intermediate - Intermediate - Advanced |
| Crowds | Moderate – Heavy |
| Property nearby | 3 for sale within 15 km, from $60,000 |
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About This Break
San Bartolo – Derechitas is the right-side break at the well-known San Bartolo pier on Playa Norte, roughly 50 km south of Lima. It’s a fun, relatively forgiving wave with a rocky bottom and workable faces that lend themselves to turns, cruising and longboarding. Local surf sources describe the right-side peak as a regional-class wave, generally around 50 meters long, with relatively low power and a broad range of usable swell directions. It is one of the more accessible and consistent waves along this stretch of the Lima coast.
San Bartolo – Derechitas Surf Report
Local Knowledge
The bottom is rocky, and sea urchins are a known hazard, so surfers should pay attention to entry and exit points. The preferred entry is on the right side of the Playa Norte pier. Peru’s cool Humboldt-influenced water also means wetsuit needs vary seasonally; local guidance suggests a short suit in summer and full suit during winter.
San Bartolo - Derechitas: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is San Bartolo - Derechitas?
San Bartolo - Derechitas is a right-hand reef / point brea near San Bartolo in Peru. Its GPS coordinates are -12.3900, -76.7820.
When is the best time to surf San Bartolo - Derechitas?
The best season to surf San Bartolo - Derechitas is Year Round. Tide: hight Tide. Consistency: high.
Is San Bartolo - Derechitas good for beginners?
Yes. San Bartolo - Derechitas is rated All Levels - Beginner - Pre-Intermediate - Intermediate - Advanced — a right-hand reef / point brea, so beginners can surf it on the smaller days. The bottom is rocky, and sea urchins are a known hazard, so surfers should pay attention to entry and exit points. The preferred entry is on the right side of the Playa Norte pier. Peru’s cool Humboldt-influenced water also means wetsuit needs vary seasonally; local guidance suggests a short suit in summer and full suit during winter.
Can you buy property near San Bartolo - Derechitas?
Yes. There are 3 properties for sale within 15 km of San Bartolo - Derechitas on International Surf Properties, priced from $60,000. Each listing shows its distance to the break, and you contact the owner or listing agent directly.
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