La Playita 2 (Lima)

La Playita 2 is an exposed reef break near Cerro Azul that tends to work infrequently, with groundswells described as more common than windswells. When it is on, it produces left-hand waves over a rocky reef bottom, but the session frequency can be limited, so timing matters. For wind, the best direction is reported as northeast, and the spot is described as having clean offshore conditions with light gusts. Typical wind is reported in the 8–15 knots range, with a reliability around moderate to 62% blown conditions (with 36% described as clean). The spot’s best month for surfing is February. Safety is a major consideration: rocks are the primary hazard, and submerged rock exposure is noted as especially relevant at lower tides. Rescue availability is reported as none at the spot, so surfers should be prepared for self-reliance. Local guidance also emphasizes arriving early, since conditions are best in the morning before afternoon southerly winds pick up. Water and seasonal context: the spot sits on a cold, nutrient-influenced Peruvian coast. Water temperatures are reported broadly across months, with the warmer end around summer (e.g., about 20–22°C in February) and cooler conditions in winter (mid-to-high teens in July/August), alongside a wetsuit recommendation that shifts from 3/2mm in summer to 4/3mm in winter.