Kind of wave : Point-break, left, considers the longest wave of the world. Pipeline with 4 sections that reaches the 2 meters. You'll find strong winds against (offshore).
The wave divides in Six Sections, named: El Cape, El Point, Las dos Tetas, El Hotel, El Hombre, El Malecón.
El Cape
This is where the wave starts. Usually breaks good during summer, between December and March, when North SWELLS hit the area constantly. There is always something to surf in this section.
El Point
This is where the long 2.2 Km ride starts. It breaks in front of a rock formation, but on a sandy bottom. Easy take off and with low tide it delivers nice perfect barrels. A good speed section.
Las Dos Tetas
This is the second section where all turns really long. The wall extends for over 10 to 15 feet while you are pulling turns. You might think it will close out, but then it always opens.
El Hotel
Located in front of the Chicama Boutique Hotel & Spa, it is the fastest section. You must use all your strength to speed up. Most people just go fast without pulling any turn.
El Hombre
If you reach this section your legs should be destroyed by now, but use your energy reserve as this section provides the best barrels (Especially during big SSW SWELLS).
El Malecón
At this point you will have been in the same wave for over 2:30 minutes, for sure the longest wave you have ever ridden. This section also provides nice barrels and long walls for high-performance maneuvers. You should end just before the Pier, or you will not be able to tell your friends about this wave.
Season
From January to February: best conditions with WNW SWELLS. During this time of the Year the Cape is the section you´ll mainly be surfing. Though some sporadic perfect SW SWELL can hit the area.
From March until November: This is the time of the year you should look for as at least two swells hit Chicama Every week, though March and October provide the best and cleanest conditions. Huge SW and SSW swells hit the area and provide lifetime experiences for surfers around the globe.
Best Conditions to Surf Chicama:
Every SWELL with the following conditions:
Very close to Chicama there are other great surf spots, and we provide transfer service to them. Go to Surfing Around to see more.
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Location : North Coast of Peru, in the city of La Libertad. By the Km 614 of the North Panamericana. Access : Ground way: In the Km 614 of the North Panamericana you'll find Paiján Locality, from where starts a road to the Port of Chicama also known as Malabrigo Port. Access for all kind of vehicles also reachable by bus. Air Way: Flights to the city of Trujillo.
Sea performance : Water regularly cold. Average temperature between 22.1°C and 17.7°C. Strong fluent, the south and west undulations are the proper ones. Waves all the year, more frecuently in winter. Weather : Warm and spring alike. Average temperature between 28°C and 15°C. Strong winds zone.
Lodging and food. Other services in the city of Trujillo. Chicama, located in Puerto Malabrigo in the central coast of Peru, is known to be the longest surfeable wave on Earth. This surfing jewel offers a 2.2 k.m. ride with nice barrels and long walls for high-performance maneuvers. A ride so long that you can surf a single wave for over 2:30 minutes.
