La Libertad, PeruAbout
Chicama holds the Guinness World Record for the longest surfable wave on earth — up to 4km of rideable left-hand pointbreak on the right swell. Remote, raw, and absolutely unique.
The Break
The main Chicama point — paddle for the sets and ride as far as you can. A boat or mototaxi takes you back up.
Ideal conditions:SW swell 6-10ft, light SE offshore winds, mid tide
Local Tips
1
Bring extra fins and leashes — the wave is long and wipeouts happen far from the peak.
2
The mototaxi shuttle back up the point is part of the experience — negotiate a day rate.
3
Peru is very affordable — great ceviche and food for next to nothing.
4
The wave works best at mid to high tide — check local knowledge on arrival.
Weekend Strike
Chicama Quick Strike
Friday
Fly into Trujillo (TRU). 1.5hr drive to Puerto Malabrigo. Stay at a basic surf hostel.
Saturday
Full day Chicama — ride as many long ones as you can. Hire a mototaxi to shuttle you back up.
Sunday
Morning session, drive back to Trujillo, fly home.
Full Week Strike
Peru Surf Week
Day 1
Arrive Trujillo, drive to Chicama.
Day 2
Full day Chicama — experience the longest wave on earth.
Day 3
Rest day — visit the Chan Chan ruins nearby.
Day 4
Back to Chicama if swell is holding.
Day 5
Drive to Huanchaco — traditional reed boat fishermen and beach break.
Day 6
Explore Trujillo city — colonial architecture and ceviche.
Day 7
Fly home.
Live Conditions
6.2ft
Wave Height
12.7s
Period
5.6ft
Swell
13.2mph
Wind
Secondary Swell
2.2ft @ 4.8s — 192°
Sea Temp
68°F (20.1°C) — Spring suit
3 Day Forecast
Today
6.6ft
14s
Tomorrow
5.9ft
13s
Day 3
5.6ft
13s
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Trip Cost Estimate
Return flights from NYC~$580
Accommodation/night~$30
5 day trip total est.~$730