Chicama, Peru

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Sweet spot 2.5–8 ft

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Sweet spot 12–18 s

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Beginner basics

Where to go

Chicama is a remote, cold-water, world's-longest left point — not a typical learning destination. The inside section near the pier ('El Hombre' inside) on a small day is the most manageable area.

What to avoid

Don't try to paddle from the top of the point on any day until you have the fitness — it's hundreds of meters of paddling between sections. Cold water means full wetsuit, hood, and booties.

Best beginner conditions

Wait for a small SW swell (knee-to-waist), light S wind, mid-incoming tide. Honestly: if you're a true beginner, learn at Huanchaco or Máncora first and visit Chicama later.

New to surfing? Read the beginner guide →

Wetsuit

Fall setup

Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.

Full guide

3/2 Fullsuit

Prime season—comfortable and flexible

4/3 Fullsuit

Late fall, especially with north winds

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