Pico Alto
Pico Alto is Peru's headline big-wave reef off Punta Hermosa, a world-class offshore line that turns serious when south-sector energy arrives. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Pico Alto in Lima.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
The long paddle and the water state matter as much as the swell, because this is a big-wave reef far offshore.
Clean east wind and a real south-southwest pulse are the classic setup, tide is secondary, and the reef only becomes worth the effort once the size is there.
Lineup Guide
The long paddle and the water state matter as much as the swell, because this is a big-wave reef far offshore.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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