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.

September in Pacasmayo delivers consistent, high-quality surf with an average swell height of 1.8m and a strong 13.7s period, ensuring powerful, well-spaced waves. The swell direction is predominantly from the SW (75.5% combined for SSW, SW), with the largest waves (1.5–2.5m) peaking in this sector, offering clean, lined-up walls ideal for performance surfing. Smaller contributions from S and SSE swells add variety. Wind conditions are less favorable, with only 23% of days providing ideal offshore or light cross-shore winds (W, WSW, NW). The dominant S-SSE winds (65.5% combined for SE-SSW) frequently blow onshore at 20–30kph, creating choppy conditions. Advanced surfers will find the best sessions during early mornings or rare wind lulls, when the long-period SW energy produces hollow, barreling sections. Expect crowded lineups on prime days, but persistent wind challenges.