Point BreakIntermediate — Advancedwinter

Máncora (Punta Ballenas)

Quality left point at the south end of Máncora. More power than the main beach. Works on bigger swells. Rocky entry. Good for intermediate surfers seeking a challenge.

Left point break

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SW

Swell Size

3–8 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (E)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

Peru

Region

Piura

Coordinates

-4.0975, -81.0670

NOAA Buoy

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