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.

March at Cabo Blanco offers solid surf conditions with a consistent, long-period swell averaging 1.5m and a healthy 14.6-second interval, ensuring well-formed, powerful waves. The dominant swell directions are from the SW and SSW, contributing to the majority of waves in the 1-2.5m range, with a notable prevalence of 1.5-2m waves (over 36% combined). This indicates good size and energy, ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers. Wind conditions are favorable 61% of the time, with the most common winds coming from the SSE to SW at moderate speeds (10-30kph), providing offshore or cross-offshore effects that groom the swell into clean, ridable faces. However, stronger SE-SSE winds (20-30kph) can occasionally create choppier conditions. Overall, March delivers reliable, high-quality waves with manageable winds, making it a prime month for surfing at Cabo Blanco. Expect a mix of punchy, hollow sections and longer walls, particularly when the SSW swell aligns best with the break.