Is August a good time for surfing at Cabo Blanco?
August is a fair month for surfing at Cabo Blanco; the best time is January–March, December. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.8 m, water 22°C (shorty), air 26°C.
Plan your trip to Cabo BlancoEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 22°C, shorty
- Air: 26°C by day, 19°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 1 rainy day
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in August
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Peru in August →Where to go surfing in August →Schools and camps near Cabo Blanco
- Surf Racer House 6.5 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Cabo Blanco?
August is a fair month for surfing at Cabo Blanco; the best time is January–March, December. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.8 m, water 22°C (shorty), air 26°C.
How warm is the water at Cabo Blanco in August?
About 22°C: shorty.
How big are the waves at Cabo Blanco in August?
About 1.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Cabo Blanco in August?
Around 26°C by day and 19°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 1 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Playa Venao (1.1 m waves), Punta Hermosa (2 m waves) & Lobitos (1.8 m waves).
