Oscar Point - surf spot statistics

Oscar Point in Peru is a consistent year-round surf spot with a strong dominance of ground swells, averaging between 91% and 99% across all months, ensuring reliable wave energy. The swell size is generally medium, peaking from June to August with a mean swell height of around 2.0 meters, gradually tapering off to 1.4 meters by December and January. However, the biggest challenge here is the wind conditions, which are predominantly unfavorable, with good wind days being extremely rare—never exceeding 5% in any month and often dropping to 0% between April and November. The worst wind conditions occur from April through October, where bad winds are guaranteed 100% of the time. February offers a slight improvement with 5% good wind days, though still far from ideal. For surfers prioritizing wave consistency over wind conditions, the best months are June to August when swell size peaks. But if wind is a critical factor, January and February provide marginally better odds, albeit still poor. Overall, Oscar Point is a spot for surfers who can handle strong onshore winds, as clean conditions are exceedingly rare, but those willing to compromise will find powerful, well-formed waves year-round, courtesy of the relentless ground swells.

In September, Oscar Point in Peru offers consistent surf with an average swell height of 1.9m and a strong period of 14.0s, indicating powerful, well-formed waves. The swell predominantly comes from the SSW and SW directions, with a significant portion (23.04% SSW, 18.89% SW) in the 1.5-2m range and solid contributions to larger swells (15.65% SSW, 11.56% SW in the 2-2.5m range). These conditions suggest overhead to double-overhead waves, ideal for experienced surfers seeking powerful, barreling rides. However, winds are not favorable, with 0% of the time being ideal for surfing. The majority of winds blow from the S and SSE at 10-30kph (28.54% S, 6.25% SSE), often creating onshore or cross-shore chop that can disrupt wave quality. While the swell promises high-performance waves, wind conditions are challenging, requiring surfers to time sessions carefully—typically early mornings may offer cleaner conditions before winds pick up. Overall, September delivers strong, sizable waves at Oscar Point but demands patience and adaptability due to inconsistent wind.