Point BreakBeginner — Intermediatewinter

Mancora

Popular tourist town in northern Peru with a fun left point break. Warm water. Good for beginners and longboarders. Vibrant nightlife and beach scene.

Left point break

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SW

Swell Size

2–6 ft

Tide

any tide

Wind

offshore (E)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Beginner — Intermediate

Location

County

Peru

Region

Piura

Coordinates

-4.1035, -81.0615

NOAA Buoy

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