Caballeros - surf spot statistics

Caballeros, Peru, is a consistent year-round surf spot dominated by powerful ground swells, making it a reliable destination for advanced surfers. The swell is almost always present, with ground swells accounting for over 90% of conditions in every month, and there is virtually no time without swell. The mean swell size increases from 1.4m in January to a peak of 2.0m from June to August, offering larger and more powerful waves during these months. However, wind conditions are less favorable, with onshore winds (bad wind conditions) occurring over 80% of the time year-round—especially from April to October, where unfavorable winds exceed 95% frequency. The best balance of swell size and slightly improved wind conditions occurs from November to February, when wind quality improves marginally (though still challenging), and swell size remains solid at 1.4m–1.6m. March can also be a decent option with a 1.6m swell and slightly better wind chances. For surfers prioritizing wave power and consistency over wind conditions, June to August deliver the biggest swells, but expect strong onshore winds. Overall, the ideal months for surfing Caballeros with slightly higher chances of cleaner conditions are November through February, despite the persistent wind challenges. If you can handle the wind, the spot offers world-class waves year-round.

April at Caballeros, Peru, offers consistent surf with a solid average swell height of 1.8m and a healthy period of 14.5s, ensuring powerful, well-formed waves. The swell predominantly arrives from the SSW (58.2% of waves in the 1.5-2.5m range) and SW (36% in the same range), providing clean, long-period groundswells that favor skilled surfers. Smaller contributions from S and SW directions add variety, though WSW and W swells are negligible. Wind conditions are less ideal, with onshore SE to S winds dominating (over 60% of the time at 10-30kph), creating choppy surface conditions. Only 4% of wind conditions are truly favorable, meaning surfers should time sessions for early mornings or rare wind lulls. Overall, April delivers high-quality waves—particularly for advanced surfers—but requires patience to avoid battling wind-affected conditions.