Surf camps in Peru: where to go and when
Spots with camps nearby and the best months to go.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best waves in Peru: February–March (around 1.4 m, water 24°C, shorty).
- Top picks: Lobitos, Punta Hermosa & Máncora.
- For beginners: Máncora.
LobitosPeru · best May–October3 camps nearbyIntermediate and up · 21°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TYL 14 km- Surf Hostel Lobitos 0.6 km
- Surf Natural 0.7 km
- Los muelles surf camp 1.1 km
Punta HermosaPeru · best May–September5 camps nearbyIntermediate and up · 19°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ LIM 46 km- Chino Surf House 0.4 km
- Punta Hermosa Surf Hostel 1.2 km
- El Quilla Surf Hostel 1.2 km
- Luisfer Surf Camp 1.5 km
- Surfari - Punta Rocas 3.2 km
MáncoraPeru · best January–March, November–December4 camps nearbyBeginner-friendly · 24°C water in season, shorty · ✈ TYL 56 km- Gandhi Surf Camp 0.5 km
- Laguna Surf Camp 1.1 km
- Psygon Surf Camp 1.9 km
- Pepon Surf Camp 1.9 km
ChicamaPeru · best April–November2 camps nearbyIntermediate and up · 19°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TRU 56 km- Family Surf 0.1 km
- Surf House Chicama 0.3 km
Spots with surf or kite camps nearby, ranked by their best months for surfing from years of weather data. Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Month by month in Peru
| Month | Waves | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 1.4 m | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 27°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 1.4 m | 24°C | shorty | 28°C |
| MarchMar | 1.5 m | 24°C | shorty | 28°C |
| AprilApr | 1.6 m | 23°C | shorty | 27°C |
| MayMay | 1.8 m | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 26°C |
| JuneJun | 1.8 m | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 25°C |
| JulyJul | 1.7 m | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 24°C |
| AugustAug | 1.8 m | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 24°C |
| SeptemberSep | 1.8 m | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 24°C |
| OctoberOct | 1.7 m | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 24°C |
| NovemberNov | 1.6 m | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 24°C |
| DecemberDec | 1.4 m | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 26°C |
Averages of the 4 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for a surf camp in Peru?
Best waves in Peru: February–March (around 1.4 m, water 24°C, shorty).
What wetsuit do I need in Peru?
It depends on the month: about 24°C water in March (shorty) and about 19°C in October (3/2 wetsuit).
Is Peru good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Máncora.
Which airport is closest?
Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport (TYL), 14 km from Lobitos; Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 46 km from Punta Hermosa; Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport (TRU), 56 km from Chicama.