Punta Rocas Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Peru – Lima)
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Surf Break: Punta Rocas
Photo credit: ESCÓSSIA
Surf Break: Punta Rocas
| Name: | Punta Rocas |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: E |
Punta Rocas in Lima is an exposed reef break that is usually a safe bet. The best time of year for waves is autumn. The best wind direction is from the east. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south southwest. Primarily a right hand reef break, although a left is also possible.. It's often crowded here. Beware of rips and rocks.
Overall Punta Rocas 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 illustrates the range of swells directed at Punta Rocas over a normal year. ... (show all text)
This chart describes how commonly and how strongly the wind blows from different direct... (show all text)
Also see Punta Rocas surf quality by season and Punta Rocas surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Punta Rocas |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Punta Rocas:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Kon Tiki | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | La Isla | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Playa Norte | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Huayaco | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Pico Alto | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Punta Rocas: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 2035 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 2158 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 2185 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 2289 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2332 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Punta Rocas: |
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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 Punta Rocas: |
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| Closest ski area | Huascaran (Peru) | 234 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 643 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 Punta Rocas: |
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| Closest city location | San Bartolo (Peru) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Chilca (Peru) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Mala (Peru) | 20 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Lima (Peru) | 28 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | San Luis (Peru) | 28 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Punta Rocas is Jorge Chavez International (Lima) Airport (LIM) in Peru, which is 56 km (35 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Punta Rocas is Pisco Airport (PIO), also in Peru, 161 km (100 miles) away.
