Malpaso (Rázuri Coast) (La Libertad)

Malpaso is an exposed left-hand point-break on the outermost section of Cape Chicama (Rázuri Coast). It’s known for long, fast rides and the potential for powerful, barreling/tubular sections when the right swell and wind combination lines up. The wave typically starts working around 1.0–1.5 m and can hold up to 4 m+ / 12 ft. Normal ride lengths are commonly reported around 50–150 m, with good-day connections extending to roughly 300–500 m. The outer section is described as more powerful and faster than sections farther down the point, and suitable conditions can produce connectivity for several hundred meters (noting it can be a separate section from the main Chicama points). Wind comes most often from the South to South–Southeast, with a thermal strengthening through the afternoon. Spot-level guidance also highlights a practical thermal window roughly from 13:00 to 18:00. For best results, setups are described as favoring South/South-East winds and South-West to South swells, with all tides noted as workable. Safety is a key consideration: the bottom is sandy with rocks, and the primary hazards are exposed and submerged rocky areas along the point—especially relevant at lower tides. Conditions are remote, the water stays cold (often 15–20°C), there’s no on-point shade/facilities, and strong drift currents can move toward Puerto Malabrigo. The nearest medical clinic is in Puerto Malabrigo, with major hospitals in Trujillo; formal public coastguard rescue is described as limited in the wider area.