Herradurra

Tucked into a dramatic horseshoe-shaped bay within Lima's Chorrillos district, La Herradura offers a distinct escape from the city's relentless energy, framed by stark, brown cliffs and a raw, rugged landscape. This isolated-feeling point break delivers a coveted, high-performance left that draws a dedicated crowd—when the swell lines up, expect company. The wave itself is a demanding, expert-level affair: a long, fast left that peels over a rocky, boulder-strewn bottom. It comes to life on a solid south to southwest swell, handling anything from 5 to 15 feet. The take-off is steep and hollow, leading into a long, rippable wall before a final, more tubular inside section. Low to mid tide is prime, and a clean southeast wind typically polishes the surface to glass. Access is straightforward, but be prepared for a competitive lineup with a reputation for aggressive localism. This is primarily a winter wave, so time your visit right and you could be rewarded with some of the most epic, hollow lefts Lima has to offer.

Best Surf Season (November - April)

Herradurra is a year-round wave, but the true high-consistency window runs from November through April. During these months the South Pacific High keeps a persistent S to SSW flow established along the Peruvian coast, which translates into offshore wind reliability of 90-96 percent. Average wave heights sit around 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) with powerful long periods between 12.8 and 13.7s, and the water is at its warmest, climbing from 17.3°C in November to 21.0°C in February. The dominant SSW/SW groundswell is not the classic N-NW window that a northwest-facing bay would prefer, but the long-period energy wraps well into the cove, and the nearly nonexistent N/NW wind quadrant keeps the faces clean. This is the most rewarding stretch of the year for surfing Herradurra.