Centinela Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Peru – Ancash)
| Name: | Centinela |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: ENE |
Centinela in Ancash is an exposed point break that is usually a safe bet. The optimum time of year for waves is autumn. Works best in offshore winds from the east northeast. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the best swell direction is from the south southwest.The break here is a left hand point. Rarely crowded here. Watch out for rips and rocks.
Overall Centinela Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Centinela surf quality by season and Centinela surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Peru - Ancash surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Centinela
Visitor Reviews of Centinela
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Centinela:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | El Camotal | 19 mi |
| Second closest break | Playa Grande | 23 mi |
| Third closest break | Bermejo | 35 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Polvorin | 85 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Conchitas | 92 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Centinela: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 1865 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2086 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 2112 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2271 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | SW Atlantic Buoy | 2317 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Centinela: |
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| Closest tide station | Turbo, Colombia | 1267 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Balboa, Panama | 1321 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Cristóbal, Panama | 1349 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Covenas, Colombia | 1354 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Bocas del Toro, Almirante Bay, Panama | 1373 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Centinela: |
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| Closest ski area | Huascaran (Peru) | 78 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 807 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Ski Arpa (Chile) | 1635 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 1653 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 1656 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Centinela: |
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| Closest city location | Huarmey (Peru) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Paramonga (Peru) | 46 mi |
| Third closest city location | Pativilca (Peru) | 50 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Barranca (Peru) | 53 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Puerto Supe (Peru) | 58 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Centinela is Commandante Fap German Arias Grazziani (Anta) Airport (ATA) in Peru, which is 105 km (65 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Centinela is Teniente Fap Jaime A De Montr Morales (Chimbote) Airport (CHM), also in Peru, 112 km (70 miles) away.
