Cerro Azul
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Really neat place, with a great wave. Also you can surf around the pier as this holds waves and on the beach breaks stretching north from the village. Great seafood.
Atmosphere:
Easy going most of the time, but as it has a small take off zone, when it gets good it gets crowded, especially in summer when the town is a tourist destination. The locals rip, but are generally friendly if you show respect
Additional Info:
Easy paddle out when small, gets hairy when big. A happy alternative is to go in off the jetty (big jump) and paddle accross. A hollow wave, starts on sand bottom by the rocks and pulls hollow over some un-seen rocks.
Location
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Drive 130 km south from Lima on the Pan American highway.. past many excelent surf spots... to the village of Cerro Azul. The surf spot is obvious!!
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Unknown |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Fast, Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Urchins
Videos
None
Nearby spots
9.95 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
15.19 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
19.17 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |