Playa Norte Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Peru – Lima)
| Name: | Playa Norte |
|---|---|
| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: E |
Playa Norte in Lima is an exposed beach break that has dependable surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the east. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south southwest. The beach break offers mainly right hand waves. A fairly popluar wave that can sometimes get crowded Watch out for rocks.
Overall Playa Norte 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 Playa Norte surf quality by season and Playa Norte surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Peru - Lima surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Playa Norte
Visitor Reviews of Playa Norte |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Playa Norte:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | La Isla | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Pico Alto | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Caballeros | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Kon Tiki | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Punta Rocas | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Playa Norte: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 2034 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 2160 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2183 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 2288 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2331 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Playa Norte: |
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| Closest tide station | Turbo, Colombia | 1421 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Balboa, Panama | 1489 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Covenas, Colombia | 1503 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Cristóbal, Panama | 1518 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Bocas del Toro, Almirante Bay, Panama | 1549 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Playa Norte: |
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| Closest ski area | Huascaran (Peru) | 233 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 644 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Ski Arpa (Chile) | 1457 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 1475 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 1477 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Playa Norte: |
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| Closest city location | San Bartolo (Peru) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Chilca (Peru) | 10 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 Playa Norte is Jorge Chavez International (Lima) Airport (LIM) in Peru, which is 54 km (34 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Playa Norte is Pisco Airport (PIO), also in Peru, 163 km (101 miles) away.
