KM-200 Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Peru – Ica)
| Name: | KM-200 |
|---|---|
| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: ENE |
KM-200 in Ica is an exposed point break that has fairly consistent surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds blow from the east northeast. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest.The break here is a left hand point. It's sometimes crowded here. Beware of pollution and rocks.
Overall KM-200 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 KM-200 surf quality by season and KM-200 surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Peru - Ica surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of KM-200
Visitor Reviews of KM-200 |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to KM-200:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Zarate | 19 mi |
| Second closest break | Playon | 21 mi |
| Third closest break | Sacasemita | 21 mi |
| Fourth closest break | San Gallan | 21 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Jaguay | 23 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to KM-200: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 2073 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 2126 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2247 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2377 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 2382 mi |
Tide stations nearest to KM-200: |
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| Closest tide station | Turbo, Colombia | 1509 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Balboa, Panama | 1581 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Covenas, Colombia | 1590 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Cristóbal, Panama | 1610 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Bocas del Toro, Almirante Bay, Panama | 1644 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to KM-200: |
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| Closest ski area | Huascaran (Peru) | 328 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 572 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Ski Arpa (Chile) | 1362 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 1380 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 1382 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to KM-200: |
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| Closest city location | Pisco (Peru) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | San Clemente (Peru) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Villa Tupac Amaru (Peru) | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Paracas (Peru) | 15 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Chincha Alta (Peru) | 16 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to KM-200 is Pisco Airport (PIO) in Peru, which is 10 km (6 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to KM-200 is Jorge Chavez International (Lima) Airport (LIM), also in Peru, 207 km (129 miles) away.
