La Timba Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Peru – Lima)
| Name: | La Timba |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: ENE |
La Timba in Lima is an exposed reef break that is usually a safe bet. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds blow from the east northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. The beach break provides left and right handers. Surfable at all stages of the tide. It very rarely gets crowded here. Hazards include urchins, rips and rocks.
Overall La Timba 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.
The figure shows the combination of swells directed at La Timba through a typical year ... (show all text)
This chart illustrates how often and how strongly the wind blows from different directi... (show all text)
Also see La Timba surf quality by season and La Timba surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of La Timba |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to La Timba:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | El Silencio | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Pulpos | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Arica | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Senoritas | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Caballeros | 3 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to La Timba: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 2030 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 2163 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2181 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 2283 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2329 mi |
Tide stations nearest to La Timba: |
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| Closest tide station | Turbo, Colombia | 1418 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Balboa, Panama | 1485 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Covenas, Colombia | 1500 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Cristóbal, Panama | 1514 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Bocas del Toro, Almirante Bay, Panama | 1545 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to La Timba: |
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| Closest ski area | Huascaran (Peru) | 229 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 648 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Ski Arpa (Chile) | 1461 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 1479 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 1480 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to La Timba: |
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| Closest city location | San Bartolo (Peru) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Chilca (Peru) | 14 mi |
| Third closest city location | Lima (Peru) | 22 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | San Luis (Peru) | 22 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Santa Maria (Peru) | 24 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to La Timba is Jorge Chavez International (Lima) Airport (LIM) in Peru, which is 48 km (30 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to La Timba is Pisco Airport (PIO), also in Peru, 169 km (105 miles) away.




