Surfing at Punta Hermosa, Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru·Reef break

Surf Lessons in Punta Hermosa

Punta Hermosa is a great place to learn how to surf. The waves here are best for intermediate surfers with some experience, making it ideal for your first time or to improve your skills.

Today's Conditions

Full forecast
Waves

Chest to head-high

11s period

Wind

6 kph

WNW

Water Temp

21°C

Mild — spring suit

Surf Rating

10.0/10

Great day to surf

Surfing at Punta Hermosa

We don't have instructors listed at Punta Hermosa yet, but this spot is worth knowing about. It's a solid intermediate spot with waves that will challenge you without being overwhelming.

Best tide

low, mid, high

Best wind

East, Northeast

Best swell

South, Southwest, West

About surfing in Punta Hermosa

Punta Hermosa is a reef break located in Lima, Peru. The waves here offer a good mix of challenge and fun, perfect if you've already caught a few green waves and want to keep progressing.

Punta Hermosa is a popular reef break in Lima, Peru, suited for intermediate-level surfers looking to progress. The wave offers fun, workable faces that are great for practicing turns, cutbacks, and building wave-reading skills. Performs best on South and Southwest swells with East/Northeast offshore winds. A reliable option for improving surfers seeking quality sessions.

What to bring

You'll probably want a spring suit or thin wetsuit. Most lesson packages include a board and wetsuit rental.

Know before you go — Punta Hermosa

Here's what you should know about surfing at Punta Hermosa — conditions, timing, and practical stuff.

The waves

Punta Hermosa is a reef break. You'll find waves with enough shape to practice turns and get longer rides. Not too mellow, not too heavy.

Best conditions

  • Tide: low, mid, high
  • Wind: East, Northeast
  • Swell: South, Southwest, West
See today's forecast

When to go

Punta Hermosa has surfable waves most of the year. Check the forecast to pick the best day for your visit. Right now the water is mild at 21°C.

Ready to try Punta Hermosa?

Whether you're a complete beginner or want to improve your technique, a local instructor makes all the difference.

Looking for surf lessons in Punta Hermosa, Lima, Peru? Surfer Worldwide helps you find local instructors who know this spot inside out. Lima is a popular surf destination with consistent waves and a welcoming surf community. Check live conditions, compare instructors, and discover what to do in the area.

¿Buscas clases de surf en Punta Hermosa, Lima, Peru? En Surfer Worldwide puedes encontrar instructores locales certificados que conocen este spot mejor que nadie. Lima es un destino popular para surfear con olas consistentes y una comunidad de surfistas acogedora. Consulta las condiciones en vivo, compara instructores y descubre qué hacer en la zona.