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Guides, tips and everything about surfing in Peru
Peruvians in the WSL 2026: the real fight is in the Challenger Series and Peru has two cards in the qualification zone
No Peruvians made the Championship Tour this year, but the big story is being written in the Challenger Series: Lucca Mesinas sits tenth (top 10 qualify for the 2027 CT) and Sol Aguirre is eighth after her Ballito podium. How the race stands, what changed in the WSL format and which events decide everything.
South swell season 2026: a historic winter of swells, with Pico Alto on standby and summer-warm water
The June swell closed 106 ports at its peak and Lima's Costa Verde was shut down by ocean surges. Peru's 2026 south swell season is one of the most active in years, with the Pico Alto Pro International on hold, the FENTA circuit touring the country and an unprecedented ingredient: warm water from El Niño. The full season guide.
Pan American Surfing Games 2026: Peru closes Playa Venao with 5 medals and team bronze
Peru closed the XIX Pan American Surfing Games 2026 at Playa Venao (Panama) with 5 medals —2 gold (Vania Torres in SUP Surf and María Fernanda Reyes in longboard), 1 silver (Daniella Rosas) and 2 bronze (Lucca Mesinas and Tamil Martino)— and team bronze behind Brazil and Argentina. Full medal tally and recap.
Surf Fest Pro League and Señoritas Open Pro 2026: Peru establishes itself as a pro surfing hub
February and March 2026 marked a milestone for Peruvian surfing: the Señoritas Open Pro WSL QS 2000 in Punta Hermosa and the first stop of Sofía Mulanovich's Surf Fest Pro League at Punta Roquitas. Results, standout athletes, and what's next.
Wave Season in Peru: When and Where to Surf
Peru is a year-round surf destination, but conditions change dramatically depending on the season and region. Discover month by month when the best swells arrive, which spots fire in each season, and how to plan your next surf trip along the Peruvian coast.