Penascal

Penascal

Central Peru, Peru
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Difficulty 7

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Break frequency 6

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216 days a year

Powerful Wave

Wave Direction

Swell Direction

3.0m - 3.5m Swell

Wind Direction

Tide

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general information

Heavy right hand reef break in the district of San Bartolo. This is a serious wave, that can handle and likes a solid swell. The takeoff is steep, the ride intense and short, with a thick lip ready to pound those who are not worthy. In a land with countless long left points, this wave provides a nice change. Be warned the lower the tide gets, the more ledgey the wave gets, so beginners only take photos from the rocks. Heading down Panamericana South from Lima, it's near km 51.

Wave length

50-100m

Share with

11-20

Best months

April - September

Equipment

Body Board, Short board, gun

Wave type

Powerful

Access

Standard Paddle

Hazards

Urchins, Reef/Rock, Locals, Rips

5 Day Forecast

5 day forecast not available.

Air - Sea - Swell - Wind

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  • Spring suit
  • 3/2 steamer
  • 3/2 steamer

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2M / F4

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1M / F4

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