Surfing in Peru in October
In October the best surfing in Peru is at Lobitos, Pacasmayo & Chicama.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 17–20°C, 4/3 wetsuit at 17°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 19–20°C
- Air: 23°C by day, 17°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 1; a day can have both
When are you planning to go?
1
OctPEAK SEASON
Lobitos
Peru
1.8 m waves20° water27° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TYL 14 km
2
OctPEAK SEASON
Pacasmayo
Peru
1.3 m waves19° water24° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ CIX 74 km
3
OctPEAK SEASON
Chicama
Peru
1.2 m waves17° water21° air
Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ TRU 56 km
4
OctGOOD
Punta Hermosa
Peru
1.8 m waves17° water19° air
Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ LIM 46 km
Averages of the 4 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surfing in Peru in October?
Lobitos: 1.8 m waves; Pacasmayo: 1.3 m waves; Chicama: 1.2 m waves.
How warm is the water in Peru in October?
17–20°C: 4/3 wetsuit at 17°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 19–20°C.
Which airport is closest?
Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport (TYL), 14 km from Lobitos; Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International Airport (CIX), 74 km from Pacasmayo; Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport (TRU), 56 km from Chicama.
