Cabo Blanco - surf spot statistics

Cabo Blanco, Peru, is a world-class surf destination with consistent ground swells dominating year-round, ensuring almost no flat days. The best months for surfing are typically from January to April, when the swell remains solid (1.4m–1.6m) and wind conditions are most favorable, with good winds occurring 55–62% of the time. February stands out with 100% ground swell, 1.4m average size, and 62% good wind conditions, making it one of the prime months. March follows closely with a slightly larger swell (1.5m) and still favorable winds (61%). While the swell persists in May (1.7m), wind quality drops significantly, with only 40% good conditions. From June onward, the swell remains strong but wind conditions deteriorate further, with bad winds prevailing over 60% of the time, peaking in July (65% bad winds). Despite the reliable ground swells during these months, the frequent onshore or unfavorable winds make sessions less ideal compared to early-year conditions. December marks an improvement over mid-year, with 100% ground swell and 1.4m waves, but winds remain suboptimal (58% bad). Overall, surfers should prioritize the first four months of the year for the best combination of wave consistency, size, and cleaner wind conditions. Late-season surfers may still find rideable waves but should expect more challenging winds.

June at Cabo Blanco offers consistent surf with an average swell height of 1.7m and a long-period groundswell averaging 14.7s, providing powerful, well-spaced waves. The swell direction is predominantly SSW and SW, with the majority of waves falling in the 1.5-2m range (24.43% SSW, 20.68% SW) and a solid mix of overhead conditions (2-2.5m at 10.76% SSW, 5.62% SW). Wind conditions are less ideal, with only 37% of days offering clean offshore or light cross-shore winds. The dominant winds come from the SSE and S at 10-30kph, which can create choppy or onshore conditions, particularly mid-morning through afternoon as coastal winds pick up. For experienced surfers, June delivers powerful, lined-up waves, but patience is needed for early sessions or wind lulls to score the best conditions. Expect a mix of clean and textured surf, with the most consistent quality found when winds are lighter or variable.