Santa Maria Surf Spot, Peru
Playa Santa María, Km 52.5 Panamericana Sur, Santa María del Mar, Lima, Peru
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Where is Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is a beach break near Santa María del Mar in Peru. Best season: April – October. Level: Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced. GPS: -12.4013, -76.7785.
| Location | Santa María del Mar, Peru |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | -12.4013, -76.7785 |
| Wave type | Beach break |
| Direction | Right / Left |
| Wave quality | Good |
| Best season | April – October |
| Tide | Mid Tide — Rising |
| Consistency | Regular to Fairly Consistent |
| Skill level | Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced |
| Crowds | Light weekdays / Busy weekends and summer |
| Property nearby | 3 for sale within 15 km, from $60,000 |
About This Break
Santa María is a fun and accessible beach break on the southern Lima surf corridor, about 55 km south of the city. The break sits toward the northern end of Playa Santa María at the base of the cliffs, producing short, fast peaks over a sandy bottom. It is predominantly known for its rights, but shifting sandbars and swell direction regularly produce lefts as well. Smaller conditions can create surprisingly hollow sections because of the shallow sand bottom, while larger swells give the break considerably more punch.
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Local Knowledge
Santa María's sand bottom is more forgiving than many of the rocky reef and point breaks nearby, but the ocean itself deserves respect. Local descriptions specifically note changing currents and unpredictable power, and the shallow beach can make smaller waves surprisingly hollow. Sandbars also move, so the best peak may change considerably from one season or major swell to another.
Santa Maria: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is a beach break near Santa María del Mar in Peru. Its GPS coordinates are -12.4013, -76.7785.
When is the best time to surf Santa Maria?
The best season to surf Santa Maria is April – October. Tide: mid Tide — Rising. Consistency: regular to Fairly Consistent.
Is Santa Maria good for beginners?
Yes. Santa Maria is rated Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced — a beach break, so beginners can surf it on the smaller days. Santa María's sand bottom is more forgiving than many of the rocky reef and point breaks nearby, but the ocean itself deserves respect. Local descriptions specifically note changing currents and unpredictable power, and the shallow beach can make smaller waves surprisingly hollow. Sandbars also move, so the best peak may change considerably from one season or major swell to another.
Can you buy property near Santa Maria?
Yes. There are 3 properties for sale within 15 km of Santa Maria 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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