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Chicama (El Cape)

The outermost section of the Chicama point break. Needs the biggest swells to break. When it connects to the lower sections, the full ride is over 2km.

Outer left point section

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SW

Swell Size

4–10 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (E)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Advanced — Expert

Location

County

Peru

Region

La Libertad

Coordinates

-7.8395, -79.4455

NOAA Buoy

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