Polvorin Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Peru – Ancash)
| Name: | Polvorin |
|---|---|
| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: ENE |
Polvorin in Ancash is a fairly exposed beach break that has quite reliable surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Works best in offshore winds from the east northeast. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the north. The beach breaks favour lefts. It very rarely gets crowded here. Take care of private,.
Overall Polvorin 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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Visitor Reviews of Polvorin |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Polvorin:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Conchitas | 7 mi |
| Second closest break | Pasamayo | 49 mi |
| Third closest break | El Cabezo | 64 mi |
| Fourth closest break | El Camotal | 67 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Punta Perfection | 67 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Polvorin: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 1945 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2137 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 2195 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 2257 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2305 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Polvorin: |
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| Closest tide station | Turbo, Colombia | 1341 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Balboa, Panama | 1401 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Covenas, Colombia | 1427 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Cristóbal, Panama | 1430 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Bocas del Toro, Almirante Bay, Panama | 1457 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Polvorin: |
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| Closest ski area | Huascaran (Peru) | 145 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 735 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Ski Arpa (Chile) | 1551 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 1569 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 1571 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Polvorin: |
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| Closest city location | Huacho (Peru) | 7 mi |
| Second closest city location | Caleta de Carquin (Peru) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Hualmay (Peru) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Huaura (Peru) | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Vegueta (Peru) | 14 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Polvorin is Jorge Chavez International (Lima) Airport (LIM) in Peru, which is 107 km (66 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Polvorin is Commandante Fap German Arias Grazziani (Anta) Airport (ATA), also in Peru, 208 km (129 miles) away.
