Peru
La Libertad
All levels
Point break
Surfing Chicama: Complete Guide
Chicama is officially recognised as the longest left-hand wave in the world — rides over 2 km and lasting 2+ minutes are routine on the right swell. The wave is so long that local boats run paddle-back shuttles.
Wave type
Point break
Skill level
All levels
Best season
April – October
Swell
S – SW
Wind
Offshore SE
Water temp
16–20°C
Crowd
Low
Why surf Chicama?
The longest wave on earth — period. A genuine bucket-list destination for any goofy-foot.
Beginner-friendly?
The wave is slow and mellow enough that improving intermediates can ride sections of it.
Hazards & local knowledge
Extreme paddle-back fatigue, cold Humboldt current water.
Nearby towns
Pacasmayo • Trujillo • Puerto Malabrigo
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