Pacasmayo - surf spot statistics

Pacasmayo, Peru, offers consistent surf conditions year-round, with ground swells dominating the mix—rarely dropping below 90% in any month. The best months for surfing here are January through March, when swell consistency is near-perfect (96–99% ground swells), and wind conditions are most favorable, with good winds occurring over 50% of the time in January and February. Swell sizes during these months average 1.3–1.5m, ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers. April and May still see strong ground swells (99% and 98%, respectively), but wind conditions deteriorate significantly, with bad winds increasing to 65% in April and 78% in May. June through September brings the largest swells (1.8–1.9m), but wind conditions are at their worst, with bad winds peaking at 84% in July. The swell remains consistent, but onshore winds make these months less ideal. October to December marks a gradual improvement in wind conditions, though they remain suboptimal, with bad winds affecting 56–72% of days. Swell size decreases slightly (1.4–1.7m), but the return of slightly better winds makes late-year sessions more viable. Overall, Pacasmayo is a high-quality wave destination all year, but January to March stand out as the prime window with the best combo of swell consistency, manageable size, and favorable winds.

In January, Pacasmayo offers consistent surf conditions with an average swell height of 1.3m and a solid period of 13.2s, producing well-organized, powerful waves. The swell direction is predominantly from the SW (35.82% at 1-1.5m, 17.58% at 1.5-2m) and SSW (20.75% at 1-1.5m, 6.22% at 1.5-2m), ensuring clean, long walls ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers. While smaller waves (0.5-1.5m) dominate, there are still punchier days with 1.5-2m sets. Wind conditions are favorable 53% of the time, mostly light to moderate SSE to S winds (10-30kph), which can occasionally be onshore but generally remain manageable. Stronger SSE/S winds (20-30kph) do occur, but sessions early in the day or during lulls in wind activity will provide the best conditions. Overall, January is a reliable month with quality waves, though wind management is key for optimal sessions.