Surfing in Peru in August
In August the best surfing in Peru is at Punta Hermosa, Lobitos & Chicama.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.6 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 18–21°C, 4/3 wetsuit at 18°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 19–21°C
- Air: 23°C by day, 17°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, almost no rain
When are you planning to go?
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AugPEAK SEASON
Punta Hermosa
Peru
2 m waves18° water19° air
Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ LIM 46 km
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AugPEAK SEASON
Lobitos
Peru
1.8 m waves21° water27° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TYL 14 km
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AugPEAK SEASON
Chicama
Peru
1.3 m waves19° water22° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TRU 56 km
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AugPEAK SEASON
Pacasmayo
Peru
1.3 m waves19° water23° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ CIX 74 km
Averages of the 4 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surfing in Peru in August?
Punta Hermosa: 2 m waves; Lobitos: 1.8 m waves; Chicama: 1.3 m waves.
How warm is the water in Peru in August?
18–21°C: 4/3 wetsuit at 18°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 19–21°C.
Which airport is closest?
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 46 km from Punta Hermosa; Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport (TYL), 14 km from Lobitos; Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport (TRU), 56 km from Chicama.
