La Peña (Algarrobo)

La Peña (Algarrobo) is a consistent left-hand point/reef wave found just south of El Canelo. The break is associated with a rocky point and a large white rock, and it’s accessible directly from the beach by walking south from El Canelo until you can identify the big white rock and the adjacent left pointbreak. The wave is generally described as good quality and peeling, with moderate wave power. Typical rides are short (often under 50 meters), while better days can extend to a more normal-length range (about 50 to 150 meters). The spot is described as very consistent, with strong seasonal favorability reported for winter in particular. Wind-wise, the best surfing conditions are described as having offshore influence from the east-northeast (helping clean up the face). One description also notes that the point can offer some shelter from southerly winds, keeping the wave face cleaner. Tide guidance is mixed across sources: it’s commonly described as most suitable around high tide (or mid to high tide), but another dataset notes favorable positioning around low to mid tide—so conditions may depend on swell size and how the rocks are exposed at your entry. Safety is a central consideration: the wave breaks over boulders and rocks, with rocks in the lineup and a rocky/boulder bottom. Local tips focus on using the El Canelo access to find the break near the big white rock and paying close attention to tide (with mid to high tide reported to make rocks more manageable), and being careful especially around boulders near low tide. Water is cold year-round due to the Humboldt Current, so wetsuit preparation is important.