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.

July at Caballeros, Peru, delivers consistent and powerful surf with an average swell height of 2.0m and an impressive 13.9s period, ensuring well-spaced, clean, and powerful waves. The majority of swells come from the SSW (54.3% of waves between 1.5–2.5m) and SW (37.1% in the same range), providing long, organized walls ideal for high-performance surfing. The WSW direction contributes smaller waves, but the dominant SW-SSW energy ensures rideable conditions nearly every day. Wind is the limiting factor—only 3% of days offer ideal offshore conditions (light W-WSW breezes), while the predominant S-SSE winds (often 10–30kph) create cross-shore or onshore chop. Strong SE-SSE winds (over 30kph) occur roughly 8.7% of the time, potentially disrupting surf quality. For advanced surfers, mornings with lighter winds are key: the long-period SSW/SW swell generates A-frames and barrels, particularly on lower tides. Pack a step-up board—while smaller 1–1.5m days (14.6% occurrence) offer fun peaks, the bulk of swell energy sits firmly in the overhead to double-overhead range (55.6% of waves 1.5–2.5m). Wind management is critical; prioritize dawn patrols and watch for rare W wind windows.