Kon Tiki Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Peru – Lima)
| Name: | Kon Tiki |
|---|---|
| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: E |
Kon Tiki in Lima is an exposed beach and reef break that has pretty consitent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Ideal winds are from the east. Clean groundswells prevail and the best swell direction is from the southwest. The reef provides both left and right breaks. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Watch out for rips and isolation.
Overall Kon Tiki 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 Kon Tiki surf quality by season and Kon Tiki surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Kon Tiki |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Kon Tiki:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | La Isla | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Punta Rocas | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Pico Alto | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Playa Norte | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Caballeros | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Kon Tiki: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 2035 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 2159 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2185 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 2288 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2331 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Kon Tiki: |
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| Closest tide station | Turbo, Colombia | 1422 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Balboa, Panama | 1490 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Covenas, Colombia | 1505 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Cristóbal, Panama | 1519 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Bocas del Toro, Almirante Bay, Panama | 1550 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Kon Tiki: |
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| Closest ski area | Huascaran (Peru) | 234 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 644 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Ski Arpa (Chile) | 1456 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 1474 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 1475 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Kon Tiki: |
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| Closest city location | San Bartolo (Peru) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Chilca (Peru) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Mala (Peru) | 21 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Lima (Peru) | 27 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | San Luis (Peru) | 27 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Kon Tiki is Jorge Chavez International (Lima) Airport (LIM) in Peru, which is 55 km (34 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Kon Tiki is Pisco Airport (PIO), also in Peru, 161 km (100 miles) away.
