Cerro Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Peru – Lima)
Photo credit: Coco Arbulú
Surf Break: Cerro Azul
Photo credit: Coco Arbulú
Surf Break: Cerro Azul
| Name: | Cerro Azul |
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| Type: | point/pier |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: ENE |
Cerro Azul in Lima is an exposed point/pier break that has reasonably consistent surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds blow from the east northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south.The break here is a left hand point. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Hazards include urchins and rocks.
Overall Cerro Azul 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 Cerro Azul surf quality by season and Cerro Azul surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Cerro Azul |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Cerro Azul:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Puerto Fiel | 6 mi |
| Second closest break | Pepinos | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Secret Spot | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest break | K-108 | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Jaguay | 27 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Cerro Azul: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 2080 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 2116 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2215 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 2335 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2354 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Cerro Azul: |
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| Closest tide station | Turbo, Colombia | 1465 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Balboa, Panama | 1535 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Covenas, Colombia | 1547 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Cristóbal, Panama | 1564 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Bocas del Toro, Almirante Bay, Panama | 1597 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Cerro Azul: |
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| Closest ski area | Huascaran (Peru) | 281 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 607 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Ski Arpa (Chile) | 1409 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 1427 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 1429 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Cerro Azul: |
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| Closest city location | San Vicente de Canete (Peru) | 8 mi |
| Second closest city location | Quilmana (Peru) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Imperial (Peru) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Nuevo Imperial (Peru) | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Mala (Peru) | 27 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Cerro Azul is Pisco Airport (PIO) in Peru, which is 85 km (53 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Cerro Azul is Jorge Chavez International (Lima) Airport (LIM), also in Peru, 131 km (81 miles) away.
