Makaha Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Peru – Lima)
Photo credit: Jonander Dalmau
Surf Break: Makaha
| Name: | Makaha |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: ENE |
Makaha in Lima is an exposed reef break that has very consistent waves and works all around the year. Offshore winds blow from the east northeast. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the optimum swell angle is from the southwest. Both left and right reef breaks. Surfable at all stages of the tide. It's sometimes crowded here. Beware of rocks, man-made danger (buoys etc...) and pollution.
Overall Makaha 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 rose diagram shows the variation of swells directed at Makaha over a normal year. I... (show all text)
This picture illustrates how frequently and how strongly the wind blows from different ... (show all text)
Also see Makaha surf quality by season and Makaha surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Makaha |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Makaha:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Redondo | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Pampilla | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Punta Roquitas | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Waikiki | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Pavos | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Makaha: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 2013 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2175 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 2185 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 2265 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2328 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Makaha: |
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| Closest tide station | Turbo, Colombia | 1403 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Balboa, Panama | 1468 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Covenas, Colombia | 1486 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Cristóbal, Panama | 1497 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Bocas del Toro, Almirante Bay, Panama | 1526 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Makaha: |
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| Closest ski area | Huascaran (Peru) | 211 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 668 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Ski Arpa (Chile) | 1479 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 1497 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 1499 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Makaha: |
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| Closest city location | Lima (Peru) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | San Luis (Peru) | 5 mi |
| Third closest city location | Callao (Peru) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Lima - Jorge Chavez Airport (Peru) | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Independencia (Peru) | 9 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Makaha is Jorge Chavez International (Lima) Airport (LIM) in Peru, which is 13 km (8 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Makaha is Pisco Airport (PIO), also in Peru, 202 km (125 miles) away.
