WaveSearch
Spots / La Libertad

Puemape

La Libertad, Pacasmayo - San Pedro de Lloc · Intermediate Poor
1.4m
3/10
12s 13 km/h
Today's Forecast
Puemape - surf spot in La Libertad
Libro: Mentalidad de Surfista logo
Local Sponsor

Libro: Mentalidad de Surfista

Inside Surfer Mindset you'll find real stories from surfers. But more than that, you'll train the way you think. Because in the end, life isn't controlled… it's surfed.

About Puemape

Puémape is a quality left located between Pacasmayo and Chicama, in La Libertad, an uncrowded spot that rewards exploration with powerful, tubular waves. It breaks over reef and works with consistent south swells, offering fast, well-shaped sections that are best enjoyed with some experience. Being in one of the richest zones of lefts on the planet, it shares the coastline with world-class waves, yet keeps a much quieter atmosphere without the crowds of its famous neighbors. The best season runs from April to October, in the middle of the southern hemisphere winter. It is a wave recommended for intermediate surfers and above looking for quality and solitude in northern Peru. For the traveler following the route of lefts between Chicama and Pacasmayo, Puémape is a stop worth discovering, with powerful waves and very few people in the water.

Characteristics

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

Sports, Services & Access

Missing info? Log in to help
-7.5187°, -79.5412° La Libertad
Maps Waze

Puemape — La Libertad

Current Conditions

Updated 16/09/2026 06:00

Poor
3/10

Waves

1.4m

10.8s period

Primary Swell

1.0m

11.8s SW

Wind

13 km/h

Gusts 23 km/h SE

Secondary Swell

0.9m

6.3s S

Temp.

22.4°C

🩳 Boardshorts

UV

1.7

Low

Visibility

10+ km

Good

Sun & Moon

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

Tide

Falling

Low Tide 12:48 - 0.31m

Best Time to Surf Today

07:00 - 10:00

🌊 1.4m 💨 14 km/h
Poor 3/10 avg.

Today's Tides

Low Tide

00:43

0.47m

High Tide

06:36

1.08m

Low Tide

12:48

0.31m

High Tide

19:30

1.08m

Weekly Summary

Today

1.2m-1.4m

12s

SW SW SW
22 km/h
🌘

Tomorrow

1.2m-1.4m

11s

SW SW SW
22 km/h
🌗

Fri

1.3m-1.4m

11s

SW SW SW
23 km/h
🌗

Sat

1.2m-1.3m

8s

SSW S S
18 km/h
🌗

Sun

1.0m-1.2m

9s

SW SW SW
18 km/h
🌗

Mon

1.1m-1.2m

9s

SW SW SW
19 km/h
🌖

Tue

1.1m-1.2m

6s

S S S
16 km/h
🌖

Wed

1.1m-1.1m

10s

SW SW SW
17 km/h
🌖

Thu

1.0m-1.1m

7s

S S S
19 km/h
🌖

Fri

0.0m-0.0m

22 km/h
🌕

Sat

0.0m-0.0m

15 km/h
🌕

Day Block Forecast

Tides: 00:43 (0.47m) 06:36 (1.08m) 12:48 (0.31m) 19:30 (1.08m)
Morning Poor

1.4m - 1.4m

219° SW
Period: 12s
16 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.9m 6s
⚡ 139 kJ
Midday Poor

1.3m - 1.3m

219° SW
Period: 12s
26 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.8m 6s
⚡ 119 kJ
Afternoon Poor

1.4m - 1.4m

219° SW
Period: 11s
26 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.7m 7s
⚡ 116 kJ
At night Poor

1.3m - 1.3m

221° SW
Period: 11s
22 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.7m 7s
⚡ 100 kJ
Tides: 01:13 (0.54m) 07:00 (0.95m) 13:21 (0.38m) 20:20 (0.99m)
Morning Fair

1.2m - 1.2m

220° SW
Period: 11s
19 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.6m 6s
⚡ 86 kJ
Midday Poor

1.2m - 1.2m

220° SW
Period: 11s
28 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.5m 7s
⚡ 86 kJ
Afternoon Poor

1.3m - 1.3m

220° SW
Period: 11s
29 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.5m 7s
⚡ 100 kJ
At night Poor

1.3m - 1.4m

220° SW
Period: 11s
20 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.5m 7s
⚡ 100 kJ
Tides: 02:00 (0.64m) 07:42 (0.88m) 14:06 (0.45m) 21:20 (0.93m)
Morning Fair

1.3m - 1.3m

218° SW
Period: 10s
18 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.6m 9s
⚡ 83 kJ
Midday Poor

1.3m - 1.3m

222° SW
Period: 11s
28 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.6m 5s
⚡ 100 kJ
Afternoon Poor

1.3m - 1.3m

222° SW
Period: 11s
30 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.6m 5s
⚡ 100 kJ
At night Poor

1.3m - 1.4m

221° SW
Period: 11s
21 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.6m 5s
⚡ 100 kJ
Tides: 03:30 (0.71m) 08:45 (0.80m) 15:18 (0.48m) 23:30 (0.91m)
Morning Fair

1.2m - 1.2m

185° S
Period: 7s
12 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.6m 12s
⚡ 35 kJ
Midday Poor

1.2m - 1.2m

185° S
Period: 7s
31 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.6m 12s
⚡ 35 kJ
Afternoon Poor

1.2m - 1.3m

221° SW
Period: 9s
26 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 14s
⚡ 57 kJ
At night Poor

1.3m - 1.3m

187° S
Period: 8s
15 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.5m 13s
⚡ 53 kJ
Tides: 06:30 (0.69m) 10:30 (0.77m) 17:15 (0.49m)
Morning Fair

1.1m - 1.1m

215° SW
Period: 9s
13 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 15s
⚡ 48 kJ
Midday Poor

1.0m - 1.0m

213° SSW
Period: 9s
23 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 14s
⚡ 40 kJ
Afternoon Poor

1.1m - 1.1m

213° SSW
Period: 9s
24 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 14s
⚡ 48 kJ
At night Poor

1.1m - 1.2m

216° SW
Period: 9s
17 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 14s
⚡ 48 kJ
Tides: 00:50 (1.00m) 07:18 (0.67m) 12:30 (0.86m) 18:30 (0.49m)
Morning Poor

1.1m - 1.1m

224° SW
Period: 10s
14 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.5m 10s
⚡ 59 kJ
Midday Poor

1.2m - 1.2m

186° S
Period: 6s
23 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.5m 13s
⚡ 25 kJ
Afternoon Poor

1.2m - 1.2m

186° S
Period: 6s
26 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.5m 12s
⚡ 25 kJ
At night Poor

1.2m - 1.2m

224° SW
Period: 10s
19 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.5m 11s
⚡ 71 kJ
Tides: 01:40 (1.13m) 08:04 (0.61m) 13:18 (0.93m) 19:23 (0.41m)
Morning Poor

1.1m - 1.1m

185° S
Period: 5s
13 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.5m 13s
⚡ 15 kJ
Midday Poor

1.1m - 1.1m

183° S
Period: 5s
22 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.5m 12s
⚡ 15 kJ
Afternoon Poor

1.1m - 1.1m

184° S
Period: 5s
21 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.5m 12s
⚡ 15 kJ
At night Poor

1.2m - 1.2m

185° S
Period: 7s
14 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 13s
⚡ 35 kJ
Morning Poor

1.1m - 1.1m

211° SSW
Period: 10s
16 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 12s
⚡ 59 kJ
Midday Poor

1.1m - 1.1m

212° SSW
Period: 9s
23 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 12s
⚡ 48 kJ
Afternoon Poor

1.1m - 1.1m

227° SW
Period: 11s
22 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 9s
⚡ 72 kJ
At night Poor

1.1m - 1.1m

184° S
Period: 10s
14 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 11s
⚡ 59 kJ
Morning Poor

1.0m - 1.0m

185° S
Period: 7s
15 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 11s
⚡ 24 kJ
Midday Poor

1.0m - 1.0m

180° S
Period: 6s
28 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 11s
⚡ 18 kJ
Afternoon Poor

1.0m - 1.1m

178° S
Period: 7s
26 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 12s
⚡ 24 kJ
At night Poor

1.0m - 1.0m

185° S
Period: 8s
16 km/h
Secondary Swell: 0.4m 9s
⚡ 31 kJ
Morning Flat

0.0m - 0.0m

Period: 0s
21 km/h
Midday Flat

0.0m - 0.0m

Period: 0s
30 km/h
Afternoon Flat

0.0m - 0.0m

Period: 0s
28 km/h
At night Flat

0.0m - 0.0m

Period: 0s
19 km/h
Morning Flat

0.0m - 0.0m

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

0.0m - 0.0m

Period: 0s
15 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 07:00 1.4m 11s 1.0m / 12s SW 13 km/h 0.9m / 6s S - - 0.2 10+ km 1.07m
3
Wed 16 Sep 08:00 1.4m 11s 1.0m / 12s SW 13 km/h 0.9m / 6s S - - 1.7 10+ km 0.98m
3
Wed 16 Sep 09:00 1.4m 11s 1.0m / 12s SW 15 km/h 0.9m / 6s S - - 3.9 10+ km 0.83m
3
Wed 16 Sep 10:00 1.4m 11s 1.0m / 12s SW 17 km/h 0.9m / 6s S - - 6.1 10+ km 0.64m
3
Wed 16 Sep 11:00 1.4m 11s 1.0m / 12s SW 23 km/h 0.9m / 6s S - - 7.9 10+ km 0.46m
2
Wed 16 Sep 12:00 1.3m 11s 1.0m / 12s SW 25 km/h 0.8m / 6s S - 0.16 m/s 8.8 10+ km 0.34m
2

Get more benefits

Create your free account to set up email alerts when conditions are ideal, save your favorite spots and more.

Email alerts Favorite spots Personalized dashboard
Create free account

100% free — no credit card, no hidden fees.

Photos of Puemape

No photos of this beach yet.

Log in to upload the first photo.

Surf information for Puemape

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

Today's conditions at Puemape

Right now, Puemape has waves of about 1.4m with a swell period of 12 seconds and SE (13 km/h) wind. These conditions are updated every 3 hours with the latest forecast.

At Puemape you can practice surf and bodyboard. The area offers parking. You can get there by car or off-road vehicle.

Water temperature and wetsuit

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

Frequently asked questions about surfing at Puemape

Is the wave at Puemape a left or a right?
The wave at Puemape breaks mainly to the left.
What level do you need to surf at Puemape?
Puemape is a spot recommended for intermediate surfers.
What is the best season to surf at Puemape?
The best season to surf at Puemape is April - October.
Where is Puemape located?
Puemape is located in San Pedro de Lloc, Pacasmayo, La Libertad, Peru.
How do you get to Puemape?
You can reach Puemape by car or off-road vehicle.
What is the water temperature at Puemape?
The water is around 23 °C, so boardshorts or a rash guard is recommended.

Sports, services & how to get there

Sports

surf bodyboard

Services

estacionamiento

Access

auto todo_terreno

Other surf spots in La Libertad

Cherrepe 1.1m Pacasmayo 1.2m Chicama 1.3m El Brujo 1.5m Huanchaco 1.4m Puerto Morin 1.4m
Surf Spots in La Libertad

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)
View full methodology
We use essential cookies for site functionality (session, preferences, and security). We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. Learn more