Regatas (Lima)

Regatas (also referred to as La Boca) is a Costa Verde beach-break surf spot in Chorrillos, Lima. The wave is described as both left and right, with a particularly notable rare right-hand wave formed/organized by the nearby concrete-rock jetty. When the swell and tide line up, it can deliver fast, steep surfing and a range of sections from clean peeling lines to steeper, more powerful moves. Most sources agree that West swells are the key ingredient, while East wind is generally the best wind direction because it acts offshore and helps groom the surface. Tide is also important: low to mid tide is repeatedly cited as the most favorable window, with the exact best position varying by day. On good days, rides are commonly described as short to medium (often around 50 to 150 meters), with some notes reporting longer rides when conditions hold. Safety and access require extra attention at this spot. Hazards include rocks and pollution, and water quality can be worse after heavy rain or urban runoff. The spot’s lineup is also influenced by the private club context, with sources flagging localism and advising respect for locals and good lineup discipline—especially because the right-hand wave is described as relatively rare. Seasonally, sources emphasize different best windows depending on the dataset: one set highlights May through August, while another emphasizes December through March with afternoon sea-breeze development. Typical water temperatures are reported as cool-to-mild year-round (with winter months cooler and summer warmer), so wetsuit planning should match the season and local conditions. Weekdays are often quiet, with fewer surfers than weekends, but this should not be assumed—always check current conditions before going out.