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Chicama

La Libertad, Ascope - Rázuri · Intermediate Poor
1.3m
3/10
12s 15 km/h
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Chicama - surf spot in La Libertad
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About Chicama

Chicama, in the town of Puerto Malabrigo (La Libertad), is home to the longest left-hand wave in the world. On a good southwest swell the wave can link its different sections (Malpaso, El Point, La Cascada and El Hombre) into continuous rides of more than 2 kilometers that can last close to two minutes. It breaks over a sand bottom, so it is a long, fast wall perfect for drawing lines rather than a heavy barrel. The best conditions run from April to October, with offshore wind in the mornings and south swell. Because of its length and the long paddle back, many surfers take a boat or walk along the shore to return to the peak, so an intermediate level helps to make the most of it. It works very well with both shortboards and longboards. It is a pilgrimage destination for surfers from all over the planet and one of the jewels of Peruvian surfing.

Characteristics

Level
Requires basic paddling and pop-up skills. Moderate power.
· 📅 April - October ·
Surface
Type of seabed where the waves break.
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Direction
Direction the wave breaks as seen from the water.

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-7.7052°, -79.4529° La Libertad
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Chicama — La Libertad

Current Conditions

Updated 16/09/2026 06:00

Poor
3/10

Waves

1.3m

11.4s period

Primary Swell

1.0m

12.0s SW

Wind

15 km/h

Gusts 27 km/h S

Secondary Swell

0.8m

6.2s S

Temp.

22.5°C

🩳 Boardshorts

UV

3.7

Moderate

Visibility

10+ km

Good

Sun & Moon

☀️
↑ 06:10
↓ 18:14
🌙
↑ 10:05
↓ 23:00
🌘 Waxing Crescent

Tide

Falling

Low Tide 12:50 - 0.32m

Today's Tides

Low Tide

00:39

0.48m

High Tide

06:37

1.07m

Low Tide

12:50

0.32m

High Tide

19:30

1.07m

Weekly Summary

Today

1.2m-1.3m

12s

SW SW SW
21 km/h
🌘

Tomorrow

1.1m-1.3m

11s

SW SW SW
21 km/h
🌗

Fri

1.2m-1.2m

11s

SW SW SW
22 km/h
🌗

Sat

1.1m-1.2m

10s

SW SW SW
17 km/h
🌗

Sun

1.0m-1.1m

10s

SW SW SW
18 km/h
🌗

Mon

1.0m-1.1m

11s

SW SW SW
18 km/h
🌖

Tue

1.0m-1.1m

7s

SSW SW SSW
15 km/h
🌖

Wed

1.0m-1.0m

11s

SW SW SW
16 km/h
🌖

Thu

0.9m-1.0m

8s

SW WSW WSW
18 km/h
🌖

Fri

0.0m-0.0m

21 km/h
🌕

Sat

0.0m-0.0m

14 km/h
🌕

Day Block Forecast

Tides: 00:39 (0.48m) 06:37 (1.07m) 12:50 (0.32m) 19:30 (1.07m)
Morning Poor

1.3m - 1.3m

220° SW
Period: 12s
18 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.8m 6s
⚡ 119 kJ
Midday Poor

1.3m - 1.3m

220° SW
Period: 12s
25 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.7m 6s
⚡ 119 kJ
Afternoon Poor

1.3m - 1.3m

220° SW
Period: 12s
24 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.7m 7s
⚡ 119 kJ
At night Poor

1.2m - 1.2m

221° SW
Period: 11s
19 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.6m 7s
⚡ 86 kJ
Tides: 01:15 (0.54m) 07:04 (0.94m) 13:21 (0.38m) 20:20 (0.98m)
Morning Fair

1.1m - 1.1m

217° SW
Period: 11s
17 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.5m 10s
⚡ 72 kJ
Midday Poor

1.1m - 1.1m

220° SW
Period: 11s
27 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 12s
⚡ 72 kJ
Afternoon Poor

1.2m - 1.2m

220° SW
Period: 11s
28 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.3m 14s
⚡ 86 kJ
At night Poor

1.2m - 1.3m

221° SW
Period: 11s
19 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 12s
⚡ 86 kJ
Tides: 02:06 (0.64m) 07:42 (0.87m) 14:06 (0.45m) 21:30 (0.93m)
Morning Poor

1.2m - 1.2m

223° SW
Period: 11s
18 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.3m 15s
⚡ 86 kJ
Midday Poor

1.2m - 1.2m

223° SW
Period: 11s
27 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.3m 17s
⚡ 86 kJ
Afternoon Poor

1.2m - 1.2m

223° SW
Period: 11s
28 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.3m 18s
⚡ 86 kJ
At night Poor

1.2m - 1.2m

223° SW
Period: 11s
21 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.2m 18s
⚡ 86 kJ
Tides: 03:30 (0.71m) 08:45 (0.79m) 15:15 (0.48m) 23:30 (0.91m)
Morning Fair

1.1m - 1.1m

222° SW
Period: 10s
10 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.3m 16s
⚡ 59 kJ
Midday Poor

1.1m - 1.1m

221° SW
Period: 10s
30 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 16s
⚡ 59 kJ
Afternoon Poor

1.1m - 1.2m

220° SW
Period: 10s
26 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 16s
⚡ 59 kJ
At night Fair

1.2m - 1.2m

223° SW
Period: 10s
13 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 16s
⚡ 71 kJ
Tides: 06:50 (0.68m) 10:30 (0.76m) 17:10 (0.49m)
Morning Poor

1.0m - 1.0m

216° SW
Period: 9s
15 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.5m 15s
⚡ 40 kJ
Midday Poor

1.0m - 1.0m

214° SW
Period: 9s
25 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.5m 15s
⚡ 40 kJ
Afternoon Poor

1.0m - 1.0m

214° SW
Period: 9s
25 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.5m 15s
⚡ 40 kJ
At night Fair

1.1m - 1.1m

217° SW
Period: 10s
15 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 14s
⚡ 59 kJ
Tides: 01:00 (1.00m) 07:30 (0.67m) 12:30 (0.85m) 18:40 (0.49m)
Morning Fair

1.0m - 1.1m

225° SW
Period: 14s
13 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 8s
⚡ 96 kJ
Midday Poor

1.1m - 1.1m

225° SW
Period: 10s
23 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.5m 11s
⚡ 59 kJ
Afternoon Poor

1.1m - 1.1m

223° SW
Period: 9s
25 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.5m 10s
⚡ 48 kJ
At night Poor

1.1m - 1.1m

225° SW
Period: 11s
17 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.5m 10s
⚡ 72 kJ
Tides: 01:40 (1.12m) 08:10 (0.61m) 13:18 (0.92m) 19:30 (0.42m)
Morning Fair

1.0m - 1.0m

188° S
Period: 5s
11 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.5m 13s
⚡ 12 kJ
Midday Poor

1.0m - 1.0m

185° S
Period: 5s
22 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.6m 13s
⚡ 12 kJ
Afternoon Poor

1.0m - 1.0m

185° S
Period: 6s
20 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.5m 12s
⚡ 18 kJ
At night Fair

1.1m - 1.1m

188° S
Period: 9s
13 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 12s
⚡ 48 kJ
Morning Poor

1.0m - 1.0m

234° SW
Period: 10s
15 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 12s
⚡ 49 kJ
Midday Poor

1.0m - 1.0m

225° SW
Period: 10s
22 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 11s
⚡ 49 kJ
Afternoon Poor

1.0m - 1.0m

234° SW
Period: 11s
20 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.5m 10s
⚡ 59 kJ
At night Poor

1.0m - 1.0m

234° SW
Period: 12s
13 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 11s
⚡ 71 kJ
Morning Poor

1.0m - 1.0m

237° WSW
Period: 9s
14 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 10s
⚡ 40 kJ
Midday Poor

1.0m - 1.0m

179° S
Period: 6s
26 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.5m 12s
⚡ 18 kJ
Afternoon Poor

1.0m - 1.0m

179° S
Period: 6s
25 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.5m 12s
⚡ 18 kJ
At night Poor

0.9m - 1.0m

237° WSW
Period: 10s
15 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 9s
⚡ 40 kJ
Morning Flat

0.0m - 0.0m

Period: 0s
21 km/h
Midday Flat

0.0m - 0.0m

Period: 0s
27 km/h
Afternoon Flat

0.0m - 0.0m

Period: 0s
25 km/h
At night Flat

0.0m - 0.0m

Period: 0s
17 km/h
Morning Flat

0.0m - 0.0m

Period: 0s
16 km/h
Midday
Afternoon
At night Flat

0.0m - 0.0m

Period: 0s
14 km/h

Hourly Forecast

Open-Meteo Copernicus
Showing 6 of 240 hours
Hour Waves Period Swell Dir. Wind Secondary Swell Tertiary Swell Current UV Vis. Tide Rating
Wed 16 Sep 08:00 1.3m 11s 1.0m / 12s SW 11 km/h 0.8m / 6s S - - 1.6 10+ km 0.98m
3
Wed 16 Sep 09:00 1.3m 11s 1.0m / 12s SW 15 km/h 0.8m / 6s S - - 3.7 10+ km 0.83m
3
Wed 16 Sep 10:00 1.3m 11s 1.0m / 12s SW 20 km/h 0.8m / 6s S - - 6.1 10+ km 0.64m
2
Wed 16 Sep 11:00 1.3m 11s 1.0m / 12s SW 24 km/h 0.8m / 6s S - - 8.1 10+ km 0.47m
2
Wed 16 Sep 12:00 1.3m 11s 1.0m / 12s SW 24 km/h 0.7m / 6s S - 0.18 m/s 8.8 10+ km 0.35m
2
Wed 16 Sep 13:00 1.3m 11s 1.0m / 12s SW 26 km/h 0.7m / 6s S - - 8.9 10+ km 0.32m
2

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Surf information for Chicama

Chicama is a Intermediate level surf spot located in Ascope, La Libertad, Perú. The bottom surface is piedra y arena. The best season to surf is April - October.

Today's conditions at Chicama

Right now, Chicama has waves of about 1.3m with a swell period of 12 seconds and S (15 km/h) wind. These conditions are updated every 3 hours with the latest forecast.

At Chicama you can practice surf, longboard and stand up paddle. The area offers parking, restaurants, nearby lodging and board rentals. You can get there by car or public transport.

Water temperature and wetsuit

The water at Chicama is around 23 °C, so boardshorts or a rash guard is recommended.

Frequently asked questions about surfing at Chicama

Is the wave at Chicama a left or a right?
The wave at Chicama breaks mainly to the left.
What level do you need to surf at Chicama?
Chicama is a spot recommended for intermediate surfers.
What is the best season to surf at Chicama?
The best season to surf at Chicama is April - October.
Where is Chicama located?
Chicama is located in Rázuri, Ascope, La Libertad, Peru.
How do you get to Chicama?
You can reach Chicama by car or public transport.
What is the water temperature at Chicama?
The water is around 23 °C, so boardshorts or a rash guard is recommended.

Sports, services & how to get there

Sports

surf longboard stand_up_paddle

Services

estacionamiento restaurantes hospedaje alquiler_tablas

Access

auto transporte_publico

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Condition Scoring

Rating Algorithm 1-10

Each forecast hour receives a score from 1 to 10, calculated by adding points for different factors:

Wave Height (0-4 pts)

< 0.5m = 0 pts | 0.5-1.0m = 1 pt | 1.0-1.5m = 2 pts | 1.5-2.5m = 3 pts | > 2.5m = 4 pts

Dominant Period (-1 to 3 pts)

Uses the dominant/peak period (wave_period). < 8s = -1 pt (wind swell, messy) | 8-10s = 0 pts | 10-12s = 1 pt | 12-16s = 2 pts | > 16s = 3 pts

Wind (-2 to +2 pts)

Glassy (< 5 km/h): +2. Light wind (5-10 km/h): +1. Moderate wind (10-20 km/h): offshore +1, onshore -1. Strong wind (> 20 km/h): onshore -2, offshore -1. Wind data covers the full 15-day forecast window.

Secondary Swell (-1 to +1 pt)

If a secondary swell with height ≥ 0.3m and long period (≥ 10s) exists, +1 point is added. If the period is short (< 10s) and direction differs > 45° from the primary swell, -1 point penalty for crossed seas. If directions are similar (≤ 45°), no penalty is applied.

Rating by score:

Flat (1) Poor (2-3) Fair (4-5) Good (6-7) Epic (8-10)
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