Pasamayo (Lima Region)
- Shortboard, Advanced riders
- Best for
- Advanced
- Skill Level
- Swell
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
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About
Pasamayo (Lima Region) is a rugged, exposed reef break on Peru’s central coast near Ancón/Aucallama. The spot is known for consistent surf, offering left-hand waves year-round, and it can manage larger swells—though conditions may become too heavy or disorganized in very big periods. The shoreline and entry are hazardous. Expect rocks and sea urchins/urchins around the reef, plus sharp submerged hazards. Sources also emphasize strong rip currents and coastal drift, so swimmers and surfers need to be especially cautious. Access is one of the defining challenges here: the descent from the road is described as extremely steep and unstable, involving sand and rock slopes. Wind is reported as sensitive, with southern to south-southeast winds (and onshore flow) able to quickly affect wave quality. Many references point to calmer, better sessions earlier in the day before southern winds strengthen. Sea breeze and wind turbulence near the cliff faces are also noted, so you should watch the wind carefully as conditions can change. Seasonally, surf-favoring months are reported as autumn in some references, while others highlight February as a best month; crowding is consistently described as rarely crowded. Water is cold (Humboldt Current influence), with wetsuit recommendations ranging from 3/2mm in warmer months to 4/3mm in cooler months, and fog (Garúa) is commonly reported from June to October.
- Consistent exposed left-hand reef waves year-round
- Often rarely crowded
- Reef hazards include rocks and sea urchins
- Access is extremely steep/difficult and needs caution
- Wind can blow conditions out quickly with southern winds
- Exposed reef break with consistent surf and year-round reliability.
- Rarely crowded due to difficult access.
- Can handle swell, including larger swell at more experienced levels.
- Extremely difficult and potentially dangerous access down steep cliffs/rock slopes.
- Reef hazards (rocks and sea urchins) and strong currents/rip are reported.
- Wind can be very sensitive (southern/south-directed winds can blow conditions out quickly).
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- S, SSE
- Wind Range
- 10–20 kts
- Wind Type
- Sea breeze — Sea-breeze/thermal influence with gusts reported; turbulence possible near massive cliff faces.
- Reliability
- high
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts — Reported as moderate gusts.
- Shadow Zones
- Turbulence possible near the massive cliff faces
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Swell
- Beach
- Rocks
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Medium — Can handle larger swells; may be too big when conditions reach double overhead.
- Launch
- Small — Narrow rocky entries at the base of steep cliffs.
- Launch Difficulty
- Difficult — Difficult, narrow rocky entry with hazardous descent and access.
Through the year
Rarely crowded due to difficult access.
Garúa (heavy mist) is common from June to October; rain is rare (desert climate).
By sport
What to expect for each.
Exposed reef break with consistent left-hand surf year-round. Works on South to Southwest swell; can become heavy/disorganized in very large conditions.
- Wave Direction
- Left
- Optimal Swell
- S, SW
- Swell Height
- 1–2.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- Mid — Reported as best at mid tide.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Exposed reef break without meaningful shelter from the open coast.
- Wind Effect
- Highly sensitive to southern winds which can blow it out quickly; onshore winds can reduce quality.
- Bigger Swell
- Handles moderate swell but can become heavy and disorganized in very large conditions; may be too big when conditions reach double overhead.
- Wave Quality
- Average
- Wave Power
- Moderate
- Wave Shape
- Mixed
- Peel Speed
- Medium
- Ride Length
- Medium
- Ride Length Details
- Provides rideable sections along the reef.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Pasamayo (Lima Region) in the full forecast view.
Pasamayo (Lima Region) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 3–11 ktsGusts 20 kts
- Direction
- SSW204°
- Strongest day
- Fri, Oct 3011 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 1.2–2.1 m10s period
- Temperature
- 23–28 °C
Over the next 7 days, Pasamayo (Lima Region) is forecast for daytime winds of 3–11 kts, peaking around 11 kts on Friday, October 30 with gusts to 20 kts. The prevailing direction is SSW. Waves run 1.2–2.1 m with a period of about 10s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Rocks
- Urchins
- Sea urchins
- Strong rip currents and coastal drift
- Sharp rocks and submerged reefs
- Dangerous cliff access
- Submerged reefs throughout the area
Rescue & support
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Limited — No dedicated on-site water rescue; nearest maritime support based on the Port of Chancay or Ancón.
- Emergency Info
- Nearest medical facilities are in Chancay or Huaral; emergency number in Peru is 105 (Police) and 116 (Fire).
Rules of the spot
No dedicated on-site water rescue; rely on nearby maritime support and local medical facilities if needed.
- Extremely difficult access via a steep, dangerous cliff-side trek.
- Beware of rocks and urchins.
- The descent from the road is extremely steep and can be unstable; use extra caution on the trek down.
- Surfing early morning is best before southern winds pick up.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Lima
- Nearest Town
- Ancōn
- Nearest Airport
- Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
- Parking
- Limited and insecure parking along the main road shoulder
- Public Transport
- Inter-provincial buses (colectivos) run along the Panamericana Norte; private transport is highly recommended for beach access.
- Access
- Extremely difficult trek down cliffs from the Serpentin de Pasamayo road; steep and potentially unstable sand/rock slopes; limited/insecure parking along the main road shoulder.
- Local Language
- Spanish
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Near — Accommodations available in Chancay or Ancón.
- Food & Drink
- No services at the beach; supplies must be brought in.
- Equipment Rental:
- Limited; equipment rentals are described as not available at the spot (most rentals located in Lima or through mobile kite schools).
- Gear Storage
- Generally not available at the beach; some eco-lodges in the valley may provide it.
- Gear Repair
- Major repairs require transport to specialty shops in Lima.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Pasamayo (Lima Region)?
The best overall months at Pasamayo (Lima Region) are January, February, March.
Which wind directions work at Pasamayo (Lima Region)?
Pasamayo (Lima Region) works with S, SSE winds.
What skill level is Pasamayo (Lima Region) suitable for?
Pasamayo (Lima Region) suits these riding levels: Surfing: Intermediate to Advanced.