Surfing in Peru in April
In April the best surfing in Peru is at Chicama, Pacasmayo & Punta Hermosa.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 21–24°C, 3/2 wetsuit at 21°C; shorty at 24°C
- Air: 27°C by day, 21°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 3; a day can have both
When are you planning to go?
1
AprPEAK SEASON
Chicama
Peru
1.2 m waves21° water26° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TRU 56 km
2
AprPEAK SEASON
Pacasmayo
Peru
1.2 m waves21° water27° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ CIX 74 km
3
AprGOOD
Punta Hermosa
Peru
1.8 m waves21° water24° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ LIM 46 km
4
AprGOOD
Lobitos
Peru
1.7 m waves24° water31° air
Intermediate and up · shorty · ✈ TYL 14 km
Averages of the 4 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surfing in Peru in April?
Chicama: 1.2 m waves; Pacasmayo: 1.2 m waves; Punta Hermosa: 1.8 m waves.
How warm is the water in Peru in April?
21–24°C: 3/2 wetsuit at 21°C; shorty at 24°C.
Which airport is closest?
Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport (TRU), 56 km from Chicama; Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International Airport (CIX), 74 km from Pacasmayo; Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 46 km from Punta Hermosa.
